DOI: https://doi.org/10.22263/2312-4156.2025.6.80
A.G. Solovyeva1, K.A. Lyasnikov1, E.A. Shlyakhtunov1, V.A. Sychevich2
Aneurysm of the azygous vein: description of a rare clinical case
1Vitebsk State Order of Peoples’ Friendship Medical University, Vitebsk, Republic of Belarus
2Vitebsk Regional Clinical Oncology Dispensary, Vitebsk, Republic of Belarus
Vestnik VGMU. 2025;24(6):80-86.
Abstract.
This article describes a rare clinical case of еру azygos vein aneurysm. The etiopathogenesis, clinical presentation, and differential diagnostic features of the disease are reviewed, as well as the diagnostic challenges associated with this pathology. Azygos vein aneurysms are typically asymptomatic and are detected by chest X-rays and CT scans performed for other reasons. This article describes the clinical case of a 57-year-old woman with an azygos vein aneurysm that mimicked a right mediastinal tumor. The patient underwent surgery. The final diagnosis was made after thoracotomy, removal of the mediastinal tumor, and subsequent morphological examination.
Keywords: aneurysm, azygos vein, mediastinum, thoracotomy, computed tomography.
Information on the source of support in the form of grants, equipment, and pharmaceuticals. The work was carried out in accordance with the research plan of Vitebsk State Order of Peoples’ Friendship Medical University. The authors did not receive any financial support from pharmaceutical manufacturers.
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Submitted 16.10.2025
Accepted 10.12.2025
Information about authors:
Anastasia G. Solovyova – the 6th-year medical student, Vitebsk State Order of Peoples’ Friendship Medical University, e-mail: Этот адрес электронной почты защищён от спам-ботов. У вас должен быть включен JavaScript для просмотра.;
K.A. Lyasnikov – senior lectures of the Chair of Oncology with the course of the Faculty for Advanced Training & Retraining, Vitebsk State Order of Peoples’ Friendship Medical University; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5649-4044
E.A. Shlyakhtunov – Doctor of medical sciences, associate professor, Head of the Chair of Oncology with the course of the Faculty for Advanced Training & Retraining, Vitebsk State Order of Peoples’ Friendship Medical University;
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5906-5373;
V.A. Sychevich – the chief of the Oncology Thoracic Department, Vitebsk Regional Clinical Oncology Dispensary.
