Shaikh, Sharjeel and Awad, Hind and Kelly, Anna and Gleeson, Tadhg (2021) Azygos Continuation of the Inferior Vena Cava:Potential for Misdiagnosis as Lung Neoplasm. European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 8 (3). pp. 1-4. ISSN ISSN: 2284-2594
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Abstract
Background: The azygos venous system is an accessory venous pathway supplying an important collateral circulation between the superior and inferior vena cava (IVC). Case summary: We report a case of complicated community-acquired pneumonia with interruption of the IVC with azygos continuation that was misdiagnosed as lung neoplasm. Discussion: The aim of this case report is to emphasize the importance of recognizing an enlarged azygos vein at the confluence with the superior vena cava and in the retrocrural space to avoid misdiagnosis as a right-sided para-tracheal mass. The angiographic features and clinical importance of this condition are discussed.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Azygos continuation, inferior vena cava, lung neoplasm, pneumonia |
| Subjects: | 600 Tecnologia - Scienze applicate 600 Tecnologia - Scienze applicate > 610 Medicina e salute (Classificare qui la tecnologia dei servizi medici) 600 Tecnologia - Scienze applicate > 610 Medicina e salute (Classificare qui la tecnologia dei servizi medici) > 616 Malattie (classificare qui la Clinica medica, la medicina basata sull'evidenza, la Medicina interna, la Medicina sperimentale) |
| Depositing User: | Marina Spanti |
| Date Deposited: | 21 Dec 2021 14:52 |
| Last Modified: | 21 Dec 2021 14:52 |
| URI: | http://eprints.bice.rm.cnr.it/id/eprint/21207 |
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