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Isolated inferior vena cava aneurysm: a case report.
Niki Tadayon1,2, Seyyed Mohammadreza Kalantar-Motamedi1,2, Sina Zarrintan1,2
1Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of General & Vascular Surgery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Research
|April 27, 2019
Summary
This case report details a rare inferior vena cava (IVC) aneurysm in a young adult. Surgical repair led to a successful recovery with no complications, highlighting effective management for this uncommon vascular condition.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Cardiovascular Medicine
Background:
- Inferior vena cava (IVC) aneurysms are rare vascular anomalies.
- Diagnosis often requires high clinical suspicion and advanced imaging techniques.
- Management strategies depend on aneurysm characteristics and patient factors.
Observation:
- A saccular type 3 IVC aneurysm was identified in a 22-year-old male.
- Computed tomography (CT) precisely delineated the aneurysm's origin below the renal veins.
- The patient presented with this rare clinical entity.
Findings:
- Open resection and repair of the IVC aneurysm were successfully performed.
- The patient experienced a complete recovery post-operation.
- Follow-up assessments confirmed no significant morbidity.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare vascular pathologies like IVC aneurysms.
- Successful surgical intervention demonstrates a viable treatment option.
- Effective management relies on accurate diagnosis and tailored surgical approaches for IVC aneurysms.
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