Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis Presenting as Lumbar Radiculopathy (original) (raw)

American Journal of Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Association of Academic Physiatrists, 2007

Abstract

Lumbar epidural varices either primary or secondary to outflow obstruction have been implicated in causing lumbar radiculopathy. We report a case of an adolescent male who presented with lumbar radiculopathy attributable to thrombosed lumbar epidural varix as a result of inferior vena cava thrombosis emanating from factor V Leiden mutation. This rare cause of radiculopathy was diagnosed on contrast-enhanced computerized tomography. All symptoms resolved shortly after initiation of intravenous heparin therapy. The relevant literature is reviewed.

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