Agenesia de vena cava inferior en un caso de autopsia forense

the absence of the inferior vena cava is a rare congenital anomaly, often associated with severe congenital deformities and visceral position abnormalities. it has been described also as a risk factor for deep vein thrombosis in young patients. we present a case of congenital absence of inferior vena cava appeared as an incidental finding in a forensic autopsy.