Recurrent deep venous thrombosis of lower extremities as a result of compression of large horseshoe kidney cysts in double inferior vena cava - Successfully treatment with sclerotherapy

Abstract

Background

Horseshoe kidney is a well-known congenital anomaly and the most common anomaly of the upper urinary tract. This condition is rarely associated with anomalous inferior vena cava (IVC). Polycystic horseshoe kidney is a very rare occurrence and however IVC anomalies common with polycistic disease are an increasingly recognized risk factor for iliofemoral deep venous thrombosis.

Method

We present a case of 75-year-old patient with recurrent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of right leg as a result of compression of large horseshoe kidney cysts in double inferior vena cava.

Results

Large renal cyst were successful treated percutaneously punctured for the relief of compression and received injection of acidic solutions of 95% ethanol under ultrasound guidance for prevention against re-accumulation of cyst fluid.

Conclusion

Percutaneous aspiration with ultrasound guidance with injection of sclerosing solutions as a relatively simple procedure and can be the method of choice for treatment of renal cysts. Also, any recurrent deep vein thrombosis on lower extremity requires additional evaluation in the form of an ultrasound or multidetector computed tomography examination of the abdomen.