摘要
Duplication of IVC (inferior vena cava) is rare. The embryogenesis of IVC is a complicated process. Disruption of this process in various stages can result in the majority of IVC abnormalities. We herein present a case of a 76-year-old man who had a preoperative computed tomography (CT) examination to evaluate for a renal mass in his left kidney. An incidental finding of a duplicated infrarenal IVC with azygous continuation of left IVC was noted. Three-dimensional CT reconstruction images enhanced visualization of the anatomical anomalies. Awareness of the IVC anomalies can help clinicians avoid diagnostic pitfalls and reduce complication of abdominal surgeries.
原文 | 英語 |
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頁(從 - 到) | 249-253 |
頁數 | 5 |
期刊 | Chinese Journal of Radiology |
卷 | 28 |
發行號 | 4 |
出版狀態 | 已發佈 - 8月 2003 |
對外發佈 | 是 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- 放射學、核子醫學和影像學