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International Journal of Anatomical Variations

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Madhunarayana B1*, Subramanyeshwar Rao T1, Rajagopalan R1, Patnaik SC1, Saxena AR1, Naren B1 and Veeraiah C2
 
1 Department of Surgical Oncology, Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, Hyderabad, India, Email: madhu4smile@gmail.com
2 Department of Radio-Diagnosis, Basavatarakam Indo American Cancer Hospital and Research Institute, Hyderabad, India
 
*Correspondence: Madhunarayana B, Surgical Oncology Resident, Department of Surgical Oncology, Basavatarakam Indo American Hospital and Research Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Tel: 9914488766, Email: madhu4smile@gmail.com

Received: 06-Jan-2019 Accepted Date: Mar 26, 2019; Published: 03-Apr-2019

Citation: Madhunarayana B, Rao ST, Rajagopalan R, et al. Retro-aortic left renal vein draining into left common iliac vein: A rare renal vein anomaly and its significance. Int J Anat Var. Mar 2019;12(2): 001-003.

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Anomalies of renal vessels are rare and asymptomatic. It poses a great challenge during renal and retroperitoneal surgeries. Injury to anomalous renal vessels can lead to major morbidity and even mortality. Preoperative imaging like CT scan, MRI scan helps to identify these vessels and helps in planning of surgery avoiding injury.

CASE REPORT: A 59-year-woman, a diagnosed case of carcinoma endometrium underwent extra fascial hysterectomy with bilateral pelvic lymph node dissection and para aortic dissection. Intra operatively a rare anomaly of Left renal vein was identified. Left renal vein was coursing posterior and lateral to aorta and caudally draining into Left common iliac vein. Para-aortic lymph node dissection was done safely, securing the anomalous left renal vein.

CASE DISCUSSION: Various anomalies of renal vein were described in literature. Pre-operative identification of anomalous vessels and careful dissection intra-operatively can help in avoiding injury to these vessels. Awareness of such an anomaly has to borne in mind, although rare, it can prevent catastrophes.

 
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