[Multiple abdominal venous aneurysms revealed by pulmonary embolism]

Area of Science:

• Vascular Surgery
• Radiology
• Internal Medicine

Background:

• Venous aneurysms are uncommon vascular malformations.
• While reported in various venous locations, abdominal presentations are rare.

Observation:

• A 61-year-old male presented with symptoms suggestive of pulmonary embolism.
• Abdominal CT revealed multiple thrombosed venous aneurysms in the left external iliac vein and inferior vena cava.

Findings:

• The venous aneurysms were thrombosed but showed no signs of rupture.
• The patient was managed conservatively with anticoagulant therapy.

Implications:

• This case expands the understanding of rare abdominal venous aneurysm presentations.
• Highlights the importance of considering venous aneurysms in the differential diagnosis of unexplained venous thromboembolism.