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Persistent sciatic vein, a rare venous anomaly, often presents without Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome. Associated non-hypoplastic femoral veins are common, requiring careful ultrasonographic evaluation for chronic venous insufficiency.

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  • Vascular Surgery
  • Anatomy
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Persistent sciatic vein is a rare congenital anomaly of the deep venous system.
  • This study focuses on cases without Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome.
  • Understanding deep venous anatomy is crucial for diagnosing venous pathologies.

Observation:

  • Four cases of lower-type persistent sciatic vein were identified.
  • Two cases presented with concurrent May-Thurner syndrome.
  • Three cases exhibited non-hypoplastic femoral veins, including normal and duplicated variants.

Findings:

  • Non-hypoplastic femoral veins frequently accompany persistent sciatic vein.
  • Persistent sciatic vein can occur independently of Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome.
  • The combination with May-Thurner syndrome highlights complex venous variations.

Implications:

  • Ultrasonographic examination must carefully assess for associated non-hypoplastic femoral veins in persistent sciatic vein.
  • This condition is an important consideration for unexplained chronic venous insufficiency.
  • Awareness of rare venous anomalies can improve diagnostic accuracy and patient management.