Cardiovascular Surgery and Interventions 2020, Vol 7, Num 3 Page(s): 182-185
Agenesis of the inferior vena cava: A rare cause of recurrent venous thromboembolism

Züleyha Can Erdi1, Tahir Belice1, Hamza Eren Güzel2, İsmail Demir1, Arif Yüksel1

1Department of Internal Medicine, University of Health Sciences, Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
2Department of Radiology, University of Health Sciences, Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey

Keywords: Agenesis of inferior vena cava, thromboembolism, thrombosis
Agenesis of the inferior vena cava is a rare malformation. Inferior vena cava anomalies should be considered in the presence of recurrent thromboembolism or bilateral thromboembolism, particularly in young and middle-aged adults without any risk factors and family history. Herein, we present a case of agenesis of the inferior vena cava leading to recurrent venous thromboembolism in a middle-aged adult.

DOI : 10.5606/e-cvsi.2020.928