Elevated diaphragm causing marked kinking of the inferior vena cava

Authors

Akshar Jaglan, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Andy Kieu, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Asad Ghafoor, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Tanvir Bajwa, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
A. Jamil Tajik, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Jaglan A, Kieu A, Ghafoor A, Bajwa T, Tajik AJ. Elevated diaphragm causing marked kinking of the inferior vena cava. JACC Case Rep. 2020;2(7):1019-1020. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2020.04.032

Affiliations

Aurora Cardiovascular and Thoracic Services, Aurora Sinai/Aurora St. Luke's Medical Centers

Abstract

Inferior vena cava (IVC) syndrome is commonly caused by deep vein thrombosis or a mass effect. We present an unusual case of IVC kinking and obstruction detected by echocardiography and confirmed by cardiac magnetic resonance and angiography. Management of marked tortuosity of the IVC secondary to a paralyzed hemidiaphragm is discussed. (Level of Difficulty: Beginner.).

Document Type

Case Report

PubMed ID

34317405