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Prenatal Diagnosis of Interrupted Inferior Vena Cava with Azygos Continuation: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Inferior vena cava (IVC) disruption with continuation of the azygos is a rare congenital vascular abnormality that can be detected prenatally via high-resolution ultrasound. We present a case of isolated discontinuation of IVC, diagnosed during a routine abnormal scan of the second trimester, confirmed by fetal echocardiography, with an uneventful neonatal outcome. In accordance with the literature, we discuss the diagnostic approach, clinical significance and long-term implications of this vascular variant. We want to emphasize the importance of recognizing this anomaly and differentiating isolated cases from those associated with other congenital malformations.

Source: Reports — Medical Cases Images and Videos

DOI: 10.3390/reports8040266

Authors: Martina Billeci, Gianfranco Morreale, Ferdinando Antonio Gulino, Francesco Giuseppe Cannone

Institutions: University of Messina, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Policlinico "G. Martino"

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: $1,689