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Stenosis of the Inferior Vena Cava: A Murine Model of Deep Vein Thrombosis
Published on: December 22, 2017
Deep Venous Thrombosis and a Very Rare Finding: Inferior Vena Cava Infra-renal Segment Agenesis
Alexandra Leitão1, Joana M Esteves1, João Pedro Abreu1
1Internal Medicine Department, Hospital Santa Maria Maior, Barcelos, Portugal.
Abstract:
Bilateral deep vein thrombosis (DVT) should prompt investigation for pro-thrombotic conditions and the exclusion of vascular compromise due to intrinsic and extrinsic factors. The authors present the case of a 47-year-old man admitted with bilateral DVT and diagnosed with inferior vena cava (IVC) infra-renal segment agenesis, and discuss the management of this rare condition.
Learning Points:
Bilateral deep vein thrombosis in young and otherwise healthy individuals should prompt investigation of the aetiology and risk factors in case life-long treatment and anticoagulation therapy is required.Although rare, anatomical variations and congenital malformations should be considered even in adult patients.Rare medical cases should prompt a multidisciplinary approach to investigation and treatment, as prognosis will depend on both therapeutic procedures and anticipation of complications.
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