Inferior vena cava aneurysm in an infant presenting with a renal mass

J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2014 Oct;36(7):583-5. doi: 10.1097/MPH.0000000000000096.

Abstract

Aneurysm of the inferior vena cava is a rare finding in the pediatric population. We report the case of a 5-month-old infant presenting with anemia, hypertension, and dehydration in the emergency room. A renal mass was found with ultrasound and MRI and a renal tumor was first considered. Histopathologic review of the surgical specimen led to the diagnosis of aneurysmal dilatation of the vena cava.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm / diagnosis*
  • Aneurysm / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Kidney Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Laparotomy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Ultrasonography
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / diagnostic imaging
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / pathology*
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / surgery