Keywords
bilateral thrombosis
cava vein agenesis
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Abstract
The absence of the inferior cava vein is a rare condition, usually discovered by chance. It is described in the current literature as a rare risk factor for DVT. The presence of renal and ICV abnormalities on imaging studies along with lower extremity thrombosis is collectively known as Kilt síndrome (although renal abnormalities are not exclusive of Kilt syndrome). We present a case of Kilt syndrome, diagnosed for the first time at 32 years of age, in the context of pain intensity 10/10 in the left lower limb associated with edema and asymmetry.
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