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Rare case of “bullet” thrombus in the inferior vena cava

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: A bullet thrombus, characterized as an isolated calcified thrombus predominantly localized at the confluence of the renal veins in the inferior vena cava, is a rare clinical finding more commonly seen in pediatric patients than adults. The aetiology of bullet thrombi remains unclear. This report describes a 44-year-old female diagnosed with a bullet thrombus in the inferior vena cava, detailing the challenges encountered and the surgical intervention. The presence of a calcified thrombus in this region is typically an incidental discovery and complicates therapeutic decision-making, as there are currently no established guidelines due to the condition's rarity.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery Cases and Innovative Techniques

DOI: 10.1016/j.jvscit.2025.102012

Authors: Jiri Molacek, Jan Baxa, Karel Houdek, Jan Wirth

Institutions: Charles University, University Hospital Plzen

Language: English

Topic: Vascular anomalies and interventions

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,250