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Inferior Vena Cava Calcified Thrombus Presenting With Abdominal Pain: A Case Report
Mohamed Ahmed1, Rasha Saeed2, May Abdulsalam3
1Surgery, University of California, Riverside, USA.
Cureus
|October 17, 2019
Summary
Calcified thrombus in the inferior vena cava (IVC) is a rare finding linked to deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). This case highlights abdominal pain caused by a calcified IVC thrombus in the supra-hepatic region.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- De novo thrombosis of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is a serious condition with significant morbidity and mortality.
- Calcified thrombus in the IVC is an exceptionally rare incidental finding.
Observation:
- A case of abdominal pain was investigated.
- A calcified thrombus was identified in the supra-hepatic region of the IVC.
Findings:
- The calcified IVC thrombus was found to be the cause of the patient's abdominal pain.
- This rare finding is associated with recurrent deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare IVC pathologies in patients with unexplained abdominal pain.
- Further research may elucidate the specific mechanisms linking calcified IVC thrombi to thromboembolic events.
- Recognition of this entity is crucial for appropriate patient management and risk stratification.
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