Tang W, Peng S. Multidetector computer tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of double superior mesenteric veins: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2024; 12(17): 3265-3270 [PMID: 38898851 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i17.3265]
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Wei Tang, MD, Additional Professor, Doctor, Department of Radiology, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Women and Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 120 Longshan Road, Yubei District, Chongqing 401147, China. tw-n-g-up@163.com
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World J Clin Cases. Jun 16, 2024; 12(17): 3265-3270 Published online Jun 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i17.3265
Multidetector computer tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of double superior mesenteric veins: A case report
Wei Tang, Song Peng
Wei Tang, Song Peng, Department of Radiology, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Women and Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing 401147, China
Wei Tang, Department of Radiology, Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong 637000, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Tang W collected cases, recorded data, write review, processed the images; Peng S planed overall, wrote and modified review; All authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: Informed written consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this report and any accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Wei Tang, MD, Additional Professor, Doctor, Department of Radiology, Chongqing Health Center for Women and Children, Women and Children’s Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, No. 120 Longshan Road, Yubei District, Chongqing 401147, China. tw-n-g-up@163.com
Received: March 5, 2024 Revised: April 22, 2024 Accepted: April 29, 2024 Published online: June 16, 2024 Processing time: 91 Days and 13.6 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
This study aimed to describe the findings of double superior mesenteric veins (SMVs), a rare anatomical variation, on multidetector computer tomography (MDCT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images.
CASE SUMMARY
We describe the case of a 34-year-old male, who underwent both MDC and MRI examinations of the upper abdomen because of liver cirrhosis. MDCT and MRI angiography images of the upper abdomen revealed an anatomic variation of the superior mesenteric vein (SMV), the double SMVs.
CONCLUSION
The double SMVs are a congenital abnormality without potential clinical manifestation. Physicians need to be aware of this anatomical variation during abdominal surgery to avoid iatrogenic injury.
Core Tip: Although double superior mesenteric veins (SMVs) are rare, they might be a congenital abnormality that do not show any clinical symptoms. Knowledge of the possibility of such variations could be beneficial during a pancreaticoduodenectomy, treatment of thrombosis and aneurysms of SMV, as well as in radiological interpretations and treatments.
