Recurrent Abortions Presenting with Congenital Absence of Inferior Vena Cava in a Young Female
Published: November 1, 2019 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2019/42381.13269
Surabhi Gupta, Neha Nischal
1. Resident, Department of Radiology, GB Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, New Delhi, India.
2. Senior Resident, Department of Radiology, GB Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, New Delhi, India.
Correspondence
Dr. Surabhi Gupta,
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E-mail: surabhig27@gmail.com
Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) agenesis is an unusual cause of deep vein thrombosis, particularly in young individuals. We report a case of a 28-year-old Indian female presenting with recurrent abortions, multiple episodes of deep vein thrombosis and clinically positive for lupus anticoagulant. CECT abdomen demonstrates complete/partial agenesis of IVC and delineates the superficial and deep collateral pathways which develop subsequent to IVC agenesis.
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