A calcified lesion within the inferior vena cava presenting as recurrent pulmonary emboli.

Authors :: Chetwood A
Saweirs M
Davies AH
Source :: Journal of vascular surgery [J Vasc Surg] 2011 Jan; Vol. 53 (1), pp. 204-5. Date of Electronic Publication: 2010 Sep 22.
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: The case of a 49-year-old male patient who presented with recurrent pulmonary emboli secondary to a calcified lesion within his inferior vena cava is presented. The diagnosis and relevant literature is reviewed. This is the first time that calcification within the inferior vena cava has presented this way in adults, and it is important to consider this diagnosis in patients presenting with recurrent pulmonary emboli.<br /> (Copyright © 2011 Society for Vascular Surgery. Published by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.)

Subjects :: Anticoagulants administration & dosage
Calcinosis diagnosis
Calcinosis diagnostic imaging
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Pulmonary Embolism prevention & control
Recurrence
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Vena Cava, Inferior diagnostic imaging
Warfarin administration & dosage
Calcinosis complications
Pulmonary Embolism etiology
Vena Cava, Inferior pathology

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