Nutcracker syndrome is a condition where there is compression of the left renal vein between the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery causing symptoms. Here, we describe the case of a female patient who had symptoms secondary to the compression of a left inferior vena cava between the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery causing a nutcracker syndrome. We will review the etiology, embryo...

We have previously reported our experience in inferior vena cava resection and reconstruction techniques during liver transplantation for Budd-Chiari syndrome. Herein, we present on a case that demonstrates the importance of experience in complex vascular reconstruction techniques for living donor liver transplantation. A 15-year-old boy was scheduled for living donor liver transplantation for ...

Purpose: Although percutaneous stent placement for malignant inferior vena cava syndrome is a highly feasible and effective treatment option, there no clear evidence the necessity of prophylactic anticoagulation therapy after placement. This study retrospectively evaluated following in patients with syndrome.

BACKGROUND The clinical presentation of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) varies tremendously depending upon the type of lymphoma and the areas of involvement. NHL can rarely present as an abdominal mass compressing the inferior vena cava. The clinical presentation due to obstruction of inferior vena cava has often been called the inferior vena cava syndrome (IVCS). It can present acutely or chronical...

Myxoma is the commonest intracardiac tumour and it is well known to present in bizarre ways, particularly when on the right side of the heart. The frequency of serious co-existent disease is striking and adds to the difficulty of diagnosis. Calcification of the tumour is uncommon, though probably more frequent in right than in left heart tumours; massive calcification is rare. Diagnosis can be ...

BACKGROUND Superior vena cava syndrome management has been traditionally radiation therapy, chemotherapy or chemoradiation, depending on the underlying malignancy involved and individual clinicopathological features of the case. Recent emergence of endovascular stents offer the opportunity for immediate relief of the venous stenosis. This review examines findings from the published series which...

BACKGROUND Although mediastinal tumors compressing or invading the superior vena cava represent the major causes of the superior vena cava syndrome, benign processes may also be involved in the pathogenesis of this medical emergency. One of the rarest benign causes is a pseudoaneurysm developing in patients previously having heart surgery. CASE REPORT We present the case of a large pseudoaneu...

A 38-year-old man was admitted for evaluation of Cushing's syndrome. Physical findings showed swelling of the face, and hypertension, but not Cushingoid stigmata. Laboratory data revealed serum cortisol level of 34.1 µg/dL and plasma ACTH of 140 pg/mL. Overnight administration of 1 and 8 mg dexamethasone did not suppress plasma ACTH or serum cortisol. Chest X-ray showed a mass at the upper-ante...

To cite: García Carretero R. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/ bcr-2016-218844 DESCRIPTION An 81-year-old patient came to our clinic referred by his general practitioner to assess the distension of the veins in the neck and chest (figure 1). He was asymptomatic, except for the swollen collateral veins in the chest wall. He had no dyspnoea, cough or faci...

introduction antiphospholipid syndrome (aps) associated with intra-cardiac thrombus and pulmonary embolism is infrequent. however, the presence of pleural effusion is extremely rare. case presentation a 42-year-old woman, admitted with palpitation, dyspnea and history of stroke and thrombocytopenia is described. doppler sonography revealed deep vein thrombosis. moreover, subsequent investigatio...