scholarly journals Anomalous inferior vena cava demonstrated by contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance venography

Author(s):  
Philip J.E. Smart ◽  
Alan R. Moody
Vascular ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 406-411
Author(s):  
Lena Blomgren ◽  
Jan Engström ◽  
Stefan Rosfors

Objective The relation between venous morphology and venous function in postthrombotic syndrome is poorly understood. The aim of this study was to compare obstruction and collateralization as seen with magnetic resonance venography with variables of venous occlusion plethysmography in patients with postthrombotic syndrome. Methods Medical records, magnetic resonance venography and venous occlusion plethysmography data were analyzed in 28 patients (33 legs). Magnetic resonance venography images were scored for degree of obstruction and collateralization in segments of pelvic and abdominal veins and correlated to venous occlusion plethysmography data. Results Obstruction of the inferior vena cava correlated with an overall increase of collaterals ( p < 0.001). The summary scores of collaterals or obstructions did not correlate with venous occlusion plethysmography variables. Relative expelled volume at 4 s correlated inversely with obstruction of the inferior vena cava ( p = 0.045) and vertebral collateralization ( p = 0.033). Conclusions Modest correlations were found between magnetic resonance venography scores and venous occlusion plethysmography variables. Prospective studies with refined scoring and magnetic resonance venography techniques may increase our knowledge further.


1997 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 115-117
Author(s):  
A. J. Liddicoat ◽  
A. R. Moody ◽  
N. J. M. London

Design: Case report. Setting: Leicester Royal Infirmary. Patients: A 17-year-old male patient presenting with postoperative deep venous thrombosis secondary to anomalous inferior vena cava. Interventions: Imaging to establish the diagnosis, anticoagulation and follow-up. Main outcome measures: Serial magnetic resonance imaging and the clinical condition of the patient were assessed. Results: The patient made a good recovery and did not require a laparotomy. Conclusions: Magnetic resonance imaging is very useful in the detection of central deep venous thrombosis and anomalous inferior vena cava and should be considered in young patients with postoperative deep venous thrombosis.


2005 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 226-232 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaime Fernandez-Cuadrado ◽  
Ana Alonso-Torres ◽  
Franzisca Baudraxler ◽  
Carlos Sánchez-Almaraz

Author(s):  
V Ayyildiz ◽  
H Ogul

Knowing congenital anomalies of the inferior vena cava is of clinical importance for radiological interventional procedures and retroperitoneal surgery. We present magnetic resonance imaging of the coincidence of fenestrated right and left inferior vena cava anomalies in a 78-year-old woman. Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging is an important imaging technique that is preferred in evaluating vascular structures in this locality.


2022 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. e245374
Author(s):  
Oseen Hajilal Shaikh ◽  
Uday Shamrao Kumbhar ◽  
Chilaka Suresh ◽  
Balasubramanian Gopal

Hepatic haemangioma (HH) is a common benign tumour of the liver and is usually asymptomatic. HH causing isolated right-sided pleural effusion and bilateral pedal oedema due to inferior vena cava (IVC) compression have never been reported in the literature. We report a 35-year-old male patient who presented with breathlessness and mass per abdomen. On examination, the patient was found to have right-sided pleural effusion, bilateral pedal oedema, hepatomegaly. Contrast-enhanced CT showed compression of the IVC by the HH. The patient was managed with right-sided intercostal drain insertion for pleural effusion and hepatic artery embolisation. The patient improved gradually with reduced pleural effusion and resolving pedal oedema.


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