: In this case, the blood clot traveled from the lower extremities through collateral veins to the azygos vein , eventually reaching the heart and lungs.
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Congenital absence or agenesis of the IVC is a rare condition often discovered incidentally or when a patient presents with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) at a young age. 123039
: While most cases present with DVT, this specific study (Article 123039) reviews a case where a patient presented with a Pulmonary Embolism (PE) , which is a less common manifestation of this anomaly.
: Because the body often develops collateral veins (like the azygos vein) to compensate, the condition can remain hidden until a major cardiovascular event occurs. Key Case Insights from Article 123039 : In this case, the blood clot traveled
The reviewed case involves a 31-year-old male presenting with symptoms that initially mimicked common lower back pain and swelling:
: The absence of a major vessel leads to venous stasis , venous hypertension , and thrombophilia , which significantly increases the risk of blood clots in the lower extremities. : While most cases present with DVT, this
: "Band-like" lower lumbar pain and right lower extremity (RLE) edema.
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