2021
DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i3.672
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Deep vein thrombosis in patient with left-sided inferior vena cava draining into the hemiazygos vein: A case report

Abstract: BACKGROUND Abnormalities of the inferior vena cava (IVC) are uncommon, and in many cases they are asymptomatic. Even so, it is vital that clinicians be aware of such anomalies prior to surgery in affected individuals. In the present report, we describe a rare anatomical variation of the IVC. CASE SUMMARY A 66-year-old male was admitted to the hospital due to deep vein thrombosis of the right lower extremity. Upon contrast-enhanced computed tomography imaging, we found t… Show more

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