title: Inferior Vena Cava Aneurysm in Children: A Case Report.
abstract: The presence of aneurysms in the territory of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is an extremely rare finding in children and few cases have been reported in the literature. Etiology is unknown and some authors have hypothesized that it can be related to a congenital defect. Most cases present as incidental radiologic findings in asymptomatic patients, but can appear as life-threatening massive thrombosis. Clinical presentation is very heterogeneous and it should be included in the differential diagnosis of patients with retroperitoneal masses. Owing to the rarity of this condition, little is known about the natural history; thus, there is no consensus about the treatment and follow-up of inferior vena cava aneurysms.
authors: Pediatric Cardiology Section, Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar, Cádiz, Spain. Electronic address: moirogo@gmail.com.
authors: Moisés
authors: M
authors: Rodríguez-González
authors: Pediatric Cardiology Section, Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar, Cádiz, Spain.
authors: Ana
authors: A
authors: Castellano-Martinez
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008297:Male; D013997:Time Factors; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color; D014682:Vena Cava, Inferior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D057832:Watchful Waiting