Inferior vena cava aneurysm presenting as deep vein thrombosis − A case report

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Throughout history, venous aneurysms have seldom been heard of or even reported, especially since they have no specific symptoms unless complicated by their various manifestations, one being deep vein thrombosis. PRESENTATION OF CASE: Here we report a case of a 33-year-old male patient who presented with idiopathic Deep vein thrombosis, and upon further investigation was found to have an IVC Aneurysm. DISCUSSION: Thrombosis due to flow dynamics resulting in venous stasis is more prominent in Type II- IV IVC aneurysm, making their presentation as deep vein thrombosis common. Management of IVC aneurysm is highly controversial, with options of both medical and surgical interventions, each with its own merits and demerits. CONCLUSION: Therefore, it is important to include IVC aneurysm as a differential when patients present with unprovoked DVT.