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. 2006 Jun 30;6:734–736. doi: 10.1100/tsw.2006.163

Prenatal Calcification of the Inferior Vena Cava and Renal Veins in a Normal Neonate

Daniel Ranch 1, Michael O Aigbe 1,2, Emmanuel C Gorospe 2,*
PMCID: PMC5917299  PMID: 16816883

Abstract

Prenatal calcification of the inferior vena cava (IVC) and renal veins is a rare condition with unclear etiology and prognosis. It occurs with renal vein thrombosis in utero and is associated with congenital anomalies and abnormal prenatal hemodynamic status. We report a rare case of prenatal IVC and renal vein calcification in a normal neonate without any history of compromised prenatal or perinatal condition, or significant deterioration of kidney function.

Keywords: calcification, inferior vena cava, renal veins


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