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Azygos continuation of the inferior vena cava

Case contributed by: Dr Tim Yates

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Eighteen-year-old female with abdominal pain.

From the case: Azygos continuation of the inferior vena cava
Modality: CT
  • <p>Azygos continuation of the inferior vena cava</p>

C+ arterial phase

Azygos continuation of the inferior vena cava

Case Discussion:

Contrast enhanced CT of the abdomen demonstrates azygos continuation of the IVC.  Note the associated finding of polysplenia.

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