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Inferior vena cava thrombosis following rectus sheath haematoma
P George1, N P Phillip, B Pawar
1Department of Internal Medicine, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Brown Road, Ludhiana 141008, Punjab, India. pratishgeorge@gmail.com
Singapore Medical Journal
|February 28, 2008
Summary
Inferior vena cava thrombosis from extrinsic compression is rare but manageable. Early diagnosis and treatment of this condition, even after a rectus sheath hematoma, lead to successful outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Vascular surgery
- Thrombosis research
- Abdominal imaging
Background:
- Inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis is a serious condition.
- Extrinsic compression of the IVC is an uncommon cause of thrombosis.
- Benign causes of extrinsic compression are infrequently associated with IVC thrombosis.
Observation:
- A rare case of IVC thrombosis occurred secondary to a rectus sheath hematoma.
- The patient was a 46-year-old woman.
- The presentation was unusual due to the specific etiology.
Findings:
- The patient's IVC thrombosis was successfully managed.
- Early recognition and prompt intervention were key to the positive outcome.
- The rectus sheath hematoma was identified as the precipitating factor.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering IVC thrombosis in patients with abdominal hematomas.
- Prompt diagnosis and management of IVC thrombosis can lead to favorable results.
- Further research into rare causes of extrinsic IVC compression is warranted.
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