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Review
. 2016:2016:4965458.
doi: 10.1155/2016/4965458. Epub 2016 Jul 10.

The Typical Presentation Spectrum of Deep Vein Thrombosis Associated with Inferior Vena Cava Malformations

Agostino Pozzi  1 , Mustapha A El Lakis  2 , Jad Chamieh  3 , Beatriz Barberà Carbonell  4 , Fabio Villa  5
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The Typical Presentation Spectrum of Deep Vein Thrombosis Associated with Inferior Vena Cava Malformations

Agostino Pozzi et al. Thrombosis. 2016.

Abstract

Congenital malformations of the inferior vena cava (IVC) are rare and underreported. They can be a risk factor for deep venous thrombosis (DVT) as a result of inadequate venous drainage of the lower extremities through collateral circulation. The significant number of cases reported in the literature highlights their importance, warranting investigating their existence in younger individuals with idiopathic DVT of the lower extremities and pelvic veins. In this systematic review, we depict the typical presentation of IVC malformations, their management, and the management of their associated DVT.

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