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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-13 | Issue-11
Imaging Diagnosis of a Left-Sided Inferior Vena Cava: A Rare Anatomical Variant
I. Zouidine, Y. Bouktib, A. El Hajjami, B. Boutakioute, M. Ouali Idrissi, N. Cherif Idrissi El Guennouni
Published: Nov. 20, 2025 |
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Pages: 2825-2827
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Abstract
Background: The inferior vena cava (IVC) develops through a complex embryologic process, and variations may result in rare venous anomalies. Among them, a persistent left inferior vena cava is an uncommon finding, often detected incidentally on imaging. Although usually asymptomatic, its recognition is crucial to prevent diagnostic confusion and avoid complications during surgical or interventional procedures. In our case, a left-sided inferior vena cava was incidentally discovered in a patient during the work-up for recurrent deep vein thrombosis.