Ovarian cyst formation and congenital absence of the inferior vena cava: case report

Ovarian cyst formation and congenital absence of the inferior vena cava: case report

Congenital absence of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is a rare condition that presents clinically as recurrent venous thromboses and leg ulcers. We report an association with painful ovarian cysts in a 25 year old woman. The possible pathophysiology and unique management issues posed by this case are...

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Veröffentlicht in:Clinical and experimental obstetrics & gynecology 1999, Vol.26 (3-4), p.147-148
Hauptverfasser: Awartani, K A, McComb, P F
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Adult
Female
Humans
Ovarian Cysts - complications
Ovarian Cysts - physiopathology
Ovarian Cysts - therapy
Vena Cava, Inferior - abnormalities
Venous Thrombosis - etiology
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Zusammenfassung:Congenital absence of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is a rare condition that presents clinically as recurrent venous thromboses and leg ulcers. We report an association with painful ovarian cysts in a 25 year old woman. The possible pathophysiology and unique management issues posed by this case are presented.
ISSN:0390-6663