scholarly journals The Retroaortic Left Renal Vein Abnormalities in Cross-Sectional Imaging

Folia Medica ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-42 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cennet Şahin ◽  
Özlem Kitiki Kaçira ◽  
Davut Tüney
Keyword(s):  
Renal Vein ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Left Renal Vein ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Abdominal Ct ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Imaging ◽  
Sectional Imaging ◽  
Safe Performance

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: The normal anatomic course of the left renal vein (LRV) from the kidney to inferior vena cava (IVC) is usually preaortic. It is called retroaortic left renal vein (RLRV) when located between the aorta and vertebra; the circumaortic left renal vein (CLRV) has both a preaortic and retroaortic course. In this study, we aimed to find the incidence and characteristics of LRV abnormalities in routine abdominal CT and MR examinations conducted in our clinic. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A total of 2189 abdominal CT and MR examinations, performed between April 2007 and June 2009, were reviewed retrospectively for retroaortic and circumaortic LRV abnormalities. RESULTS: LRV abnormalities were detected in 50 (2.3%) examinations. Forty-four of these (2%) were RLRV and 6 (0.3%) were circumaortic LRV abnormalities. CONCLUSIONS: Preoperative knowledge of LRV abnormalities facilitates the safe performance of surgery and reveals the clinical symptoms. It is easy to see LRV and its drainage way on routine CT and MR imagings

scholarly journals Left Inferior Vena Cava and Right Retroaortic Renal Vein

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto Nania ◽  
Fabio Capilli ◽  
Eugenia Longo
Keyword(s):  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Renal Vein ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Correct Identification ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Anatomical Variant ◽  
Cross Sectional Imaging ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Sectional Imaging

Nowadays, incidental anatomical variants are frequent findings, due to the widespread diffusion of cross-sectional imaging. This case report illustrates a fairly uncommon anatomical variant, that is, the copresence of left inferior vena cava and retroaortic right renal vein reported in a 46-year-old lady, undergoing a staging CT for breast cancer. Although the patient was asymptomatic, the authors highlight potential risks related to the above-mentioned condition and the importance of correct identification and diagnosis of the findings.

Leiomyosarcomas of the inferior vena cava: diagnostic features on cross-sectional imaging

2011 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Ganeshalingam ◽  
G. Rajeswaran ◽  
R.L. Jones ◽  
K. Thway ◽  
E. Moskovic
Keyword(s):  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Diagnostic Features ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Imaging ◽  
Sectional Imaging

scholarly journals Spectrum of Congenital Anomalies of the Inferior Vena Cava: Cross-sectional Imaging Findings

Radiographics ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 639-652 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Edward Bass ◽  
Michael D. Redwine ◽  
Larry A. Kramer ◽  
Phan T. Huynh ◽  
John H. Harris
Keyword(s):  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Congenital Anomalies ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Imaging Findings ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Imaging ◽  
Sectional Imaging

Percutaneous treatment of a double-drainage scimitar-like syndrome

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Giovanni Meliota ◽  
Pierluigi Zaza ◽  
Ugo Vairo
Keyword(s):  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Surgical Repair ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Percutaneous Treatment ◽  
Scimitar Syndrome ◽  
Ventricular Cardiomyopathy ◽  
Unique Case ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cross Sectional Imaging ◽  
Sectional Imaging

Abstract Scimitar syndrome is a rare variant of anomalous right pulmonary vein connection to the inferior vena cava and it is associated with other cardiopulmonary anomalies. It generally requires surgery and sometimes it may go unrecognised into adulthood. We report a unique case of a scimitar syndrome variant in a young adult, who was successfully treated percutaneously, after the first misdiagnosis of arrhythmogenic ventricular cardiomyopathy. The cardiac magnetic resonance unveiled the uncommon anatomical pattern, avoiding surgical repair. Cross-sectional imaging is extremely useful in the diagnosis and treatment planning of CHD in adults.

scholarly journals Periaortic venous necklace and renal right double arteries; Case report

2021 ◽  
pp. 312-316
Author(s):  
Petru Bordei ◽  
Constantin Rusali ◽  
Constantin Ionescu ◽  
Dragos Serban ◽  
Valeriu Ardeleanu
Keyword(s):  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Renal Vein ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Left Renal Vein ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Organic Sample ◽  
Cross Sectional Dimension ◽  
The Right ◽  
Venous Branch

The case was found on an organic sample consisting of the two kidneys with the renal pedicles and the corresponding segments of the abdominal aorta and inferior vena cava. From the inferior face of the left renal vein, on the lower side of the aorta, a venous branch with an upward path of 8.02 mm was detached, passing on the anterior face of the aorta, passing before its right side, in order to end on the left side of the inferior vena cava, 13.9 mm above the end of the left renal vein in the inferior vena cava, this branch thus describing a periaortic ring (necklace), in which on the left side of the aorta the inferior adrenal vein ends. The periaortic ring (necklace) had a cross-sectional dimension of 3.2 mm and a vertical one of 1.7 cm. On the right side of the aorta, a 2.9 mm venous branch came out of the renal vein, ending on the left side of the inferior vena cava, 1.2 mm above the end of the left renal vein. At the level of the right kidney there were two renal arteries, superior and inferior. Between the two arteries there was an interval of 5.1 cm.

Various congenital anomalies of the inferior vena cava: review of cross-sectional imaging findings and report of a new variant

2017 ◽  
Vol 43 (8) ◽  
pp. 2130-2149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seung Soo Kim ◽  
Hyeong Cheol Shin ◽  
Jeong Ah Hwang ◽  
Sung Shick Jou ◽  
Woong Hee Lee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Congenital Anomalies ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Imaging Findings ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
New Variant ◽  
Cross Sectional Imaging ◽  
Sectional Imaging

Thrombosed interrupted inferior vena cava and retroaortic left renal vein mimicking retroperitoneal neoplasm

2006 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 403-406 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sevdenur Cizginer ◽  
Servet Tatli ◽  
Jeffrey Girshman ◽  
Joshua A. Beckman ◽  
Stuart G. Silverman
Keyword(s):  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Renal Vein ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Left Renal Vein ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Retroperitoneal Neoplasm

Splenic artery pseudoaneurysm and resultant haematosuccus pancreaticus

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. e239485
Author(s):  
Shwetambari Sonanis ◽  
Benjamin Layton ◽  
Oliver Nicholson ◽  
DA Subar
Keyword(s):  
Pancreatic Duct ◽  
Main Pancreatic Duct ◽  
Splenic Artery ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Artery Pseudoaneurysm ◽  
Risk Of Rupture ◽  
Cross Sectional Imaging ◽  
Sectional Imaging ◽  
Splenic Artery Pseudoaneurysm

Splenic artery pseudoaneurysm (SAP) is a rare and dangerous diagnosis with a high risk of rupture and death. It is the most common cause of main pancreatic duct haematoma—haematosuccus pancreaticus (HP). Neither SAP nor HP have specific clinical features that allow diagnosis without cross-sectional imaging. Upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage and a history of pancreatitis should raise clinical suspicion but ultimately endoscopy and CT are required. We report a case of a 51-year-old man without clinical symptoms in whom cross-sectional imaging was undertaken for incidental severe acute anaemia. This demonstrated stigmata of chronic pancreatitis and the main pancreatic duct was distended with dense material in keeping with haematoma. The diagnosis of a SAP bleeding into the main pancreatic duct was made radiologically. A subsequent oesophago-gastro-duodenoscopy confirmed the diagnosis. The imaging appearances, pathophysiology and management are discussed.

Prevalence of Congenital Anomalies of the Inferior Vena Cava: CT Assessment in Thai Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (9) ◽  
pp. 1459-1464
Keyword(s):  
Inferior Vena Cava ◽  
Renal Vein ◽  
Inferior Vena ◽  
Left Renal Vein ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Renal Veins ◽  
Retrocaval Ureter ◽  
Radiology Reports ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Study Population

Objective: To determine the prevalence of inferior vena cava (IVC) anomalies in Thai patients who underwent contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen. Materials and Methods: Two radiologists retrospectively and independently reviewed the contrast-enhanced abdominal CT examinations in 1,429 Thai patients between August 1, 2018 and January 25, 2019 who met the inclusion criteria. Patients were included, if (a) their CT showed well visualized IVC, renal veins, and right ureter that were not obliterated by tumor, cyst, fluid collection, or intraperitoneal free fluid, (b) they had not undergone previous abdominal surgery that altered anatomical configuration of the IVC, renal veins, and right ureter. The presence of all IVC anomalies were recorded. Results: Among the 1,429 studied patients, 678 were male (47.4%) and 751 were female (52.6%). The prevalence of IVC anomalies was 3.5%. Five types of IVC anomalies were presented. The most common was circumaortic left renal vein in 24 patients or 48.0% of all IVC anomalies and 1.7% of the study population, followed by retroaortic left renal vein in 15 patients or 30.0 % of all IVC anomalies and 1.0% of the study population. Other IVC anomalies included double IVC, left IVC, and retrocaval ureter at 0.5%, 0.2%, and 0.1% of the study population, respectively. Conclusion: The prevalence of IVC anomalies in the present study differed from the previous studies conducted in other countries, which may be attributable to differences in race and ethnicity. Awareness of these anomalies is essential when evaluating routine CT examinations in asymptomatic patients. Their presence should be carefully noted in radiology reports to avoid anomaly-related complications. Keywords: Prevalence; IVC anomalies; Circumaortic left renal vein; Retroaortic left renal vein; Double IVC; Left IVC; Retrocaval ureter

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