Transposition of inferior vena cava

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Recurrent abdominal pain - Few wks.

Patient Data

Age: 13 yrs
Gender: Male
ultrasound

Supra-renal IVC is right to aorta.

Infra-renal IVC is left to aorta.

Case Discussion

No cause of abdominal pain could be localized.

An anatomical variation was noted - Transposition of inferior vena cava.

 

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