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Fomina E.E., Yakhin A.M., Akhmetzianov R.V., Khasanov M.Z.
Radiation diagnosis of the inferior vena cava aplasia as a cause of pelvic varicosities and varicose veins of the anterior abdominal wall (clinical case)
Keywords: aplasia of the inferior vena cava, venous collaterals, computed tomographic phlebography
Aplasia of the inferior vena cava is a congenital malformation in which part of the vein is missing. We present our own clinical case of diagnosing aplasia of the inferior vena cava without clinical symptoms in a young girl. The importance of correct interpreting the results obtained with the help of radiological diagnostic methods before surgery is demonstrated. The use of ultrasound helped to determine the etiology of atypical location of varicose veins. Computed tomographic phlebography completed the presentation of anatomical features. A combined use of radiation diagnostic methods enabled vascular surgeons to make the correct diagnosis and develop patient management tactics in an unusual situation.
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About authors
- Fomina Elena E.
- Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Department of Ultrasound Diagnostics, Kazan State Medical Academy – Branch Campus of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Russia, Kazan (efomina@mail.ru; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0667-6127)
- Yakhin Artur M.
- Radiologist, Department of Computer and Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Republican Clinical Hospital; Post-Graduate Student, Department of Ultrasound Diagnostics, Kazan State Medical Academy – Branch Campus of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Russia, Kazan (arthouse-y@mail.ru; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-8861-0597)
- Akhmetzianov Rustem V.
- Doctor of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery, Kazan State Medical University, Russia, Kazan (arustemv@mail.ru; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8146-2263)
- Khasanov Marat Z.
- Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor, Department of Ultrasound Diagnostics, Kazan State Medical Academy – Branch Campus of the Russian Medical Academy of Continuous Professional Education, Russia, Kazan (marat_khasan@rambler.ru; ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5164-4648)
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Fomina E.E., Yakhin A.M., Akhmetzianov R.V., Khasanov M.Z. Radiation diagnosis of the inferior vena cava aplasia as a cause of pelvic varicosities and varicose veins of the anterior abdominal wall (clinical case) [Electronic resource] // Acta medica Eurasica. – 2025. – №2. P. 63-70. – URL: https://acta-medica-eurasica.ru/en/single/2025/2/8/. DOI: 10.47026/2413-4864-2025-2-63-70.