Anatomical variations

Left and right ascending vena cava with a venous structure on both sides of the aorta. The left ascending vena cava crosses to the right and joins the right vena cava in the upper abdomen.

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Left and right ascending vena cava with a venous structure on both sides of the aorta. The left ascending vena cava crosses to the right and joins the right vena cava in the upper abdomen.

Left and right ascending vena cava with a venous structure on both sides of the aorta

The left ascending vena cava crosses to the right anterior of the aorta

Left and right ascending vena cava with a venous structure on both sides of the aorta. The left ascending vena cava crosses to the right and joins the right vena cava in the upper abdomen.

Left ascending vena cava longitudinal

Right ascending vena cava longitudinal

Left ascending vena cava

Right ascending vena cava

Details

Sex: Female
Age: 62
Body part: Retroperitoneal space

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Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Dr. Taco Geertsma is the founder of UltrasoundCases.info and a retired radiologist and has worked in the Gelderse Vallei hospital from January 1, 1983. till July 1, 2014. He was the head of the ultrasound department for many years.

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