Azygos continuation of the inferior vena cava

Case contributed by Tim Yates
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain.

Patient Data

Age: 18 years
Gender: Female

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

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