Case Report: IVC-agenesis and FVL mutation; successful DVT/PE treatment with direct oral anticoagulation (factor Xa inhibitor)
Inferior vena cava (IVC) agenesis is a rare congenital anomaly that has been implicated in up to 5% of unprovoked deep vein thrombosis (DVT) cases in young men under 30 years old.We present the case of a 28-year-old obese Caucasian male who arrived at our hospital with significant pain and swelling in his right lower extremity.The patient had no pr