Title of article :
Azygos Vein Aneurysm as a Posterior Mediastinal Mass Discovered After Minor Chest Trauma
Author/Authors :
Mohajeri, Gholamreza Department of Surgery - Al-Zahra Hospital - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Hekmatnia, Ali Department of Radiology - Image Processing and Signal Research Center - Al-Zahra Hospital - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Ahrar, Hossein Department of Radiology - Image Processing and Signal Research Center - Al-Zahra Hospital - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences , Hekmatnia, Farzane London University of Medical Sciences , Basiratnia, Reza Department of Radiology - Image Processing and Signal Research Center - Al-Zahra Hospital - Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Abstract :
Azygos vein aneurysm is a rare cause of a posterior or paratracheal mediastinal mass. Trauma or conditions causing elevated flow or pressure in the azygos system, such as cardiac failure or cirrhosis of the liver are secondary causes of aneurysm of the azygos vein. We report a case of asymptomatic saccular aneurysm of the azygos vein in a 45-year-old man with blunt minor chest trauma. The azygos vein aneurysm was managed by conservative treatment.
Keywords :
Azygos Vein , Aneurysm , Mediastinum , Tomography , X-Ray Computed , Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
