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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Right lower quadrant abdominal pain is a common emergency department presentation.
  • Appendicitis is the most frequent diagnosis, but other conditions must be considered.
  • Inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis is a rare but critical differential diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a unique case of IVC thrombosis presenting as acute abdominal pain.
  • To emphasize the diagnostic challenges in differentiating IVC thrombosis from appendicitis.
  • To highlight the utility of advanced imaging in diagnosing rare vascular abnormalities.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 20-year-old active duty male with acute abdominal pain.
  • Utilized computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for diagnosis.
  • Reviewed clinical presentation, diagnostic work-up, and imaging findings.

Main Results:

  • Imaging revealed a bland thrombus within the IVC, attributed to a vascular web.
  • The patient's symptoms mimicked classic appendicitis.
  • Clinical examination and scoring metrics were insufficient for definitive diagnosis.

Conclusions:

  • IVC thrombosis secondary to a vascular web can present atypically with right lower quadrant pain.
  • Emergency physicians should consider rare vascular pathologies in the differential diagnosis of abdominal pain.
  • Advanced imaging is crucial for diagnosing uncommon causes of abdominal pain and thrombosis.