Thrombosis of an idiopathic saccular azygos aneurysm

Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 1999 Jun;15(6):870-2. doi: 10.1016/s1010-7940(99)00127-x.

Abstract

We report a case of a large saccular idiopathic aneurysm of the azygos vein which was discovered totally thrombosed at operation. To our knowledge, such a case of thrombosis occurring in this exceptional aneurysm location has never been previously reported.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aneurysm / complications*
  • Aneurysm / diagnosis
  • Aneurysm / surgery
  • Azygos Vein* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Venous Thrombosis / complications*
  • Venous Thrombosis / diagnosis
  • Venous Thrombosis / surgery