A rare case of inferior vena cava interruption and pulmonary valve stenosis in the absence of heterotaxy syndrome.

INTRODUCTION

The complete absence hepatic portion of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is known as "interruption" of the IVC. Congenital interruption of the IVC can rarely occur in patients with a normal visceroatrial situs.

CASE PRESENTATION: We present a case of an 8-year-old male child who exhibited mild dyspnea. Further evaluation revealed an interruption of the IVC and pulmonary valve stenosis, without heterotaxy.

DISCUSSION: It is important to recognize that interruption of the IVC can occur independently or as part of a syndrome. Therefore, thorough investigations should be conducted for each patient.

CONCLUSION

More research is needed to explore the associations between IVC interruption and pulmonary valve stenosis.