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August 10, 2026Radiology Case ReportsOpen Access

Cross-sectional imaging in an inferior vena cava agenesis associated with antiphospholipid syndrome, lower limb, and portomesenteric deep vein thrombosis and renal insufficiency in a young patient: A rare presentation

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Case report shows imaging findings of IVC agenesis with multiple thromboses in a young man, highlighting clinical significance.

To describe a rare case of inferior vena cava agenesis associated with antiphospholipid syndrome and multiple venous thrombotic events.
Cross-sectional imaging revealed partial and complete agenesis of the IVC in a 38-year-old man.
Laboratory analysis indicated antiphospholipid syndrome and severe antithrombin III deficiency.
Imaging showed massive collateral network formation and multiple thromboses in lower-limb and visceral veins.
Renal analysis indicated a focal right renal infarct with preserved renal morphology.

Sami et al. (2026) studied this question.

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