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Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) SyndromeDefinition:Obstruction of blood flow through the IVCPresentation:Oedema in lower extremitiesTachycardiaCommon causes:Renal carcinomaOther abdominal/pelvic malignanciesThrombosisInvestigations:CT abdomen/pelvis with contrastManagement:Treatment of underlying causeAnticoagulation for thrombosisEndovascular stenting in select cases
