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Although anomalies of the inferior vena cava (IVC) are seen frequently in a clinical setting, congenital absence of the IVC (AIVC) is rare. However, anomalies of the IVC should be considered in young patients suffering from recurrent and idiopathic DVT. We report a case of DVT possibly caused by AIVC in a 27-year-old man, and discuss the clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of this unusual entity.
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Kondo, Y., Koizumi, J., Nishibe, M. et al. Deep venous thrombosis caused by congenital absence of the inferior vena cava: Report of a case. Surg Today 39, 231–234 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00595-008-3830-7
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