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Case Reports
. 1997 Apr;63(4):1167-9.
doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(96)01397-5.

Giant azygos vein varix

F J Podbielski  1 , A D Sam 2nd, A O Halldorsson, J Iasha-Sznajder, W T Vigneswaran
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Giant azygos vein varix

F J Podbielski et al. Ann Thorac Surg. 1997 Apr.

Abstract

Primary anomalies of the azygos vein generally result from intrathoracic tumor compression or inferior vena caval interruption with azygos vein continuation. Vascular malformations, although uncommon, can frequently mimic solid tumors and present as middle or posterior mediastinal masses. We present the case of an isolated giant azygos vein varix in an asymptomatic patient. Preoperative computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging were not diagnostic in evaluating this patient's anatomy.

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  • Giant azygos vein varix.
    Hatton PD, Manjoney DL. Hatton PD, et al. Ann Thorac Surg. 1997 Nov;64(5):1527-8. doi: 10.1016/S0003-4975(97)00985-5. Ann Thorac Surg. 1997. PMID: 9386758 No abstract available.

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