Hypoplasia of the inferior vena cava with hypertrophic azygos/hemiazygos and collateral venous circles of the abdomen: a case report
- Authors: Montatore M.1, Muscatella G.1, Masino F.1, Ricatti G.2, Balbino M.1, Gifuni R.1, Guglielmi G.1,2,3
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Affiliations:
- Foggia University School of Medicine
- «Monsignor Raffaele Dimiccoli» Hospital
- IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza Hospital
- Issue: Vol 5, No 4 (2024)
- Pages: 902-910
- Section: Case reports
- URL: https://bakhtiniada.ru/DD/article/view/309845
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/DD630215
- ID: 309845
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Abstract
Hypoplasia of the inferior vena cava is a rare congenital vascular defect with various forms; thus, identifying a specific anatomical variant in the literature is challenging. In some cases, the inferior vena cava may also be interrupted. Herein, we present a unique case of of an unknown subrenal hypoplasia of the inferior vena cava with azygos and hemiazygos hypertrophy and the creation of several collateral circles, particularly in the anterior wall of the abdomen, in an asymptomatic 75 year old man. This report not only describes this unusual instance but also quickly demonstrates the variations of the venous system in the abdomen, particularly on the right side, and the inferior vena cava and the azygos system, and explains the significance of imaging in recognizing vascular anomalies. The case was explored using a multiphase computed tomography technique, which correctly identified this complex vascular anomaly. The patient had never experienced symptoms associated with the same vascular defect previously. Moreover, his symptoms did not appear to be related; therefore, a periodic follow up was recommended.
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Manuela Montatore
Foggia University School of Medicine
Author for correspondence.
Email: manuela.montatore@unifg.it
ORCID iD: 0009-0002-1526-5047
MD
Italy, FoggiaGianmichele Muscatella
Foggia University School of Medicine
Email: muscatella94@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0009-0004-3535-5802
MD, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine
Italy, FoggiaFederica Masino
Foggia University School of Medicine
Email: federicamasino@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0009-0004-4289-3289
Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, MD
Italy, FoggiaGiovanni Ricatti
«Monsignor Raffaele Dimiccoli» Hospital
Email: g.ricatti@live.com
ORCID iD: 0009-0006-7620-1011
MD
Italy, BarlettaMarina Balbino
Foggia University School of Medicine
Email: marinabalbino93@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0009-0009-2808-5708
MD, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine
Italy, FoggiaRossella Gifuni
Foggia University School of Medicine
Email: rossella.gifuni@unifg.it
ORCID iD: 0009-0009-9679-3861
MD, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine
Italy, FoggiaGiuseppe Guglielmi
Foggia University School of Medicine; «Monsignor Raffaele Dimiccoli» Hospital; IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza Hospital
Email: giuseppe.guglielmi@unifg.it
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-4325-8330
MD, Professor, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine
Italy, Foggia; Barletta; Giovanni RotondoReferences
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