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Kidney Aplasia, Inferior Vena Cava Anomaly, and Leg Thrombosis in a Man With a Herniated Disc

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: KILT syndrome refers to Kidney, Inferior vena cava (IVC) abnormalities and Leg Thrombosis. This is the case of a 31-year-old man who presented with lower back and buttock pain. Initial work-up did not reveal any thrombi. Six months later, imaging revealed absence of a right kidney, an IVC anomaly and thrombi involving the IVC, iliac, common femoral, saphenous, profunda, popliteal and tibial veins. He did not report a history of nephrectomy, suggesting an aplastic right kidney. IVC anomalies may increase the risk for aplastic or hypoplastic kidneys and may increase the risk for lower extremity thrombosis. Unprovoked thrombosis may warrant further investigation.

Source: Annals of Internal Medicine Clinical Cases

DOI: 10.7326/aimcc.2025.0341

Authors: Akua T. Kordieh, Muhammad S. Khan

Institution: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Language: English

Topic: Vascular anomalies and interventions

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413317438

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