Double inferior vena cava

Case contributed by Douglas Henry
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Suspected pelvic mass on previous USG

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

ct

Duplicated inferior vena cava are seen running on both sides of aorta, and joining just above renal vein level.

Case Discussion

This case is essentially for a 'spotter', where three images should be enough to make a diagnosis of duplicated IVC, in such a characteristic presentation.

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