Ectopic Inferior Vena Cava Thrombus Secondary to a Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
- Author:
Koh Kai Shing
;
Noor Azmah Abdullah
;
Chong Vui Heng
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Ovary;
abscess;
inferior vena cava;
thrombosis;
right atrium;
anticoagulation
- From:
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
2014;69(6):293-294
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Inferior vena cava (IVC) thrombosis typically arises distally
from a thrombophlebitic extension in the pelvis or the lower
extremities. It may also occur from propagation of an
ovarian vein thrombosis as a result of gynaecological
disorders such as pelvic inflammatory disease, endometritis
or from pelvic surgeries. In this report, we present an
interesting case of a tubo-ovarian abscess with an ectopic
IVC thrombus. The approach to management in such cases
is also highlighted.
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