Tuberc Respir Dis.  1995 Oct;42(5):787-792. 10.4046/trd.1995.42.5.787.

A Case of Inferior Vena Cava Obstruction Accompanying Pericardiacophrenic Collateral Circulation

• Kim JS
• Han SH
• Song YS
• Jeon WK
• Yum HK
• Choi SJ
• Lee BC

• KMID: 2128561
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4046/trd.1995.42.5.787

Abstract

The obstruction of inferior vena cava(IVC) is uncommon condition. The classification is based on the obstructive sites of major anatomic segments of IVC. The main collateral pathways of interruption of IVC were central channels through ascending lumbar veins, intervertebral veins and azygos-hemiazygos complex. However, the complete obstruction of mid-portion of IVC, accompanying collateral cirulation with pericardiacophrenic vein was rarely reported. We had experienced a case of complete obstruction of mid-portion of IVC with lobulated left cardiac border, which was unforgettable characteristic finding on chest radiograph. It was confirmed by venographic examination that the lobulated left cardiac shadow was a collateral circulation of pericardiacophrenic vein.

Keyword

Inferior vena cava; Collateral circulation pericardiacophrenic vein

MeSH Terms

Classification
Collateral Circulation*
Radiography, Thoracic
Veins
Vena Cava, Inferior*