Absent Infra-renal Inferior Vena Cava Presenting with Varicose Veins.

Inferior vena cava (IVC) anomalies were rare and usually asymptomatic. Among these, anomalies absence of infra-renal IVC is the rarest anomaly. Absence of infra-renal IVC may present with symptoms of venous insufficiency and idiopathic deep vein thrombosis. Contrast enhanced CT and MRI abdomen play crucial role in diagnosing these anomalies. These patients can be managed conservatively or by venous bypass. Identification of these anomalies is important to avoid surgeries for varicose veins. © Journal of the Association of Physicians of India 2011.