Thrombophlebitis of the inferior vena cava involving the retroperitoneum with Crohn's disease: MR demonstration

摘要

We present a case of thrombophlebitis of the inferior vena cava (IVC) with Crohn's disease after intestinal perforation and prolonged indwelling of a catheter in the IVC. Magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated abnormal thickening and enhancement of the IVC wall, In addition, IVC thrombus formation was shown, The abnormal enhancement extended from the wall in the pericaval tissue and into the retroperitoneum, and regressed as the Crohn's disease subsided. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Inc.