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Inferior vena cava aneurysm with hemothorax: rare presentation
Lawand Qaradaghi1, V Yildirim Imren, Emrah Ereren
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Gazi University Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. laoond@gmail.com
Annals of Vascular Surgery
|May 18, 2010
Summary
A rare case of hemothorax caused by an inferior vena cava (IVC) aneurysm was successfully treated. Surgical repair of the IVC aneurysm resolved the condition without complications.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Inferior vena cava (IVC) aneurysms are rare vascular anomalies.
- Aneurysms can lead to serious complications, including rupture or venous obstruction.
Observation:
- A 47-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
- Chest X-ray revealed right-sided pleural effusion, diagnosed as hemothorax.
- Imaging identified a suprahepatic IVC aneurysm adjacent to the right atrium.
Findings:
- Computed tomography, MRI, and angiography confirmed a suprahepatic IVC aneurysm without venous obstruction.
- Surgical exploration via right thoracotomy allowed for dissection and excision of the aneurysm.
- Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of a venous aneurysm.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering IVC aneurysms in the differential diagnosis of hemothorax.
- Successful surgical management of IVC aneurysms can prevent life-threatening complications.
- Prompt diagnosis and intervention are crucial for favorable patient outcomes.
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