Genitourinary CT Appearances
Gonadal Vein Thrombosis (GVT) CT Findings
- Filling defects
- Enlargement of gonadal vein
- Most commonly affects the right side
Other Information About Gonadal Vein Thrombosis (GVT)
Etiology:
- Very highly associated with pregnancy and childbirth
- Childbirth via Cesarean section increases risk of GVT
- GVT can rarely present idiopathically
Epidemiology:
- Very common
- More common in females (ovarian vein thrombosis)
Presentation:
- Usually asymptomatic
- Abdominal pain
- Fever
Prognosis:
- GVT can be fatal
- GVT is also associated with other life-threatening complications
- GVT can be treated with anticoagulation therapy or surgery for severe cases
Related Pearls: Ovarian Vein