Congenital anomalies of venae cavae. Report of three cases and review of embryogenesis


BALCI P., SEÇİL M., Osma E., Erbay G., DİCLE O.

Annals of Medical Sciences, vol.6, no.2, pp.115-118, 1997 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 6 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 1997
  • Journal Name: Annals of Medical Sciences
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, Academic Search Premier
  • Page Numbers: pp.115-118
  • Keywords: Abnormalities, Abnormalities-computed tomography, Congenital-veins, Venae cavae
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Anomalies of the venae cavae are asymptomatic and incidentally found variations of the venous system that occur less than 1% of the normal population. In this report, one superior and two inferior venae cavae anomalies discovered during CT examinations are presented, radiological aspects and embryology of these malformations are reviewed.