Anomalous inferior vena cava demonstrated by contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance venography.
We discuss the technique of contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance venography and its advantages over other methods of imaging the veins of the chest. An example is presented of the results of this technique in a patient with agenesis of the hepatic segment of the inferior vena cava and azygos continuation.
Smart
P J
PJ
Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, United Kingdom.
Moody
A R
AR
D001401:Azygos Vein / Q000473:pathology; D003287:Contrast Media; D005260:Female; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008099:Liver / Q000098:blood supply; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008875:Middle Aged; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology
D003287:Contrast Media; D019786:Gadolinium DTPA