Variant Inferior Vena Cava Associated with Combined Variation of Renal and Testicular Arteries: A Case Report and Clinical Implications

This case report details multiple vascular anomalies discovered during routine abdominal dissection, including duplication of the inferior vena cava (IVC), the right testicular artery (RTA) originating from an accessory right renal artery, and unusual drainage of the right testicular vein into the right part of the double IVC. Currently, computed tomography and angiography are instrumental in diagnosing IVC duplication, highlighting its clinical significance with increased risks of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Understanding these variations from an embryological perspective is crucial for managing clinical cases and planning surgical interventions involving the posterior abdominal wall. This case study explores the embryological origins of these vascular anomalies. It discusses their potential clinical implications, emphasizing the importance of accurate imaging techniques and comprehensive anatomical knowledge in clinical practice.

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International Journal of Cadaveric Studies and Anatomical Variations
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2024-12-24
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https://doi.org/10.61797/ijcsav.v5i2.336
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Renal and Vascular Pathologies
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Variant Inferior Vena Cava Associated with Combined Variation of Renal and Testicular Arteries: A Case Report and Clinical Implications

George Joseph Lufukuja, Flora Fabian, Michael Kilimba
International Journal of Cadaveric Studies and Anatomical Variations
Renal and Vascular Pathologies
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Variant Inferior Vena Cava Associated with Combined Variation of Renal and Testicular Arteries: A Case Report and Clinical Implications

George Joseph Lufukuja, Flora Fabian, Michael Kilimba
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This case report details multiple vascular anomalies discovered during routine abdominal dissection, including duplication of the inferior vena cava (IVC), the right testicular artery (RTA) originating from an accessory right renal artery, and unusual drainage of the right testicular vein into the right part of the double IVC. Currently, computed tomography and angiography are instrumental in diagnosing IVC duplication, highlighting its clinical significance with increased risks of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Understanding these variations from an embryological perspective is crucial for managing clinical cases and planning surgical interventions involving the posterior abdominal wall. This case study explores the embryological origins of these vascular anomalies. It discusses their potential clinical implications, emphasizing the importance of accurate imaging techniques and comprehensive anatomical knowledge in clinical practice.

International Journal of Cadaveric Studies and Anatomical VariationsVol. 5(2)
University of Dar es Salaam (TZ), Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit (TZ), Hubert Kairuki Memorial University (TZ)
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Renal and Vascular Pathologies
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