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What Does "IVC Mass Is Seen" Mean On A Echo Doppler Report?

Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2015

Question: What does it mean on a echo Doppler report that a IVC mass is seen in this test. I was told all else looks normal. should I be worried?

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Request you to please send complete report details

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
The IVC is a tube that carries deoxygenated blood in to the right upper chamber of the heart. It is important to read through your echo Doppler report to know exactly what kind of mass is seen in relation to the IVC. Should there be a thombus or clot in the IVC which has been designated as a mass then is can be a concern.

Please sendin your complete report for better understanding and confirmation of any serious condition should you have it.

Meanwhile if you experience any breathing difficulty or pain in the chest then please contact your doctor.

Awaiting updates from your end.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (8 minutes later)

Thank you for your help. I have a doctor appointment tomorrow and will try getting more Information. The test was done in October. No one took time to explain it to me. I have no way of sending the report to you. I Am typing from a lap top. Thank you again for your help.

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please do write back with more information once you have met your doctor

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for writing back with an update.

I shall be glad to be able to explain your report findings once you have got the information after the appointment. Please also let me know the problems you have been facing in the past and the discussions you have held with your doctors.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar