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Case Reports
. 2023 Feb 20;9(2):101134.
doi: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2023.101134. eCollection 2023 Jun.

Congenital absence of the left external iliac vein with anomalous venous connection in a pediatric patient

Robyn Guinto  1   2 , Vincent Marcucci  1 , Victoriya Staab  1 , Vikalp Jain  1
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Case Reports

Congenital absence of the left external iliac vein with anomalous venous connection in a pediatric patient

Robyn Guinto et al. J Vasc Surg Cases Innov Tech. .

Abstract

We report an interesting case of a 2-year-old boy with congenital absence of the left external iliac vein and an anomalous lower extremity venous connection. Magnetic resonance imaging was used to identify aplasia of the vessel and aid in the diagnostic algorithm. In the present report, we have discussed the relevant literature associated with congenital venous anomalies and their clinical presentations and treatment options. Our patient did not undergo surgical intervention for his vascular malformation.

Keywords: External iliac vein; Pediatric; Vascular.

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Clinical photograph showing a prominent subcutaneous hypogastric vein.
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Magnetic resonance venogram demonstrating an anomalous abdominal venous connection (red arrow) with absence of the left external iliac vein.
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