Literature DB >> 17393670

Isolated interrupted inferior vena cava with azygos continuation mimicking paraesophageal lymph node enlargement.

U Yilmaz1, H Halilcolar, I Unsal, S Yapicioglu, Y Yildirim, M Apaydin.   

Abstract

We report a case of interrupted inferior vena cava with azygos continuation diagnosed as a isolated finding in a patient with lung carcinoma. Findings of the unopacified CT scan initially simulated a paraesophageal lymphadenopathy. The contrast-enhanced spiral CT scan showed a dilated azygos vein in the absence of definable inferior vena cava.

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Year:  2006        PMID: 17393670     DOI: 10.4081/monaldi.2006.555

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Monaldi Arch Chest Dis        ISSN: 1122-0643


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