An MRI shows a duplicated inferior vena cava (IVC). This finding results from persistence of which structure?
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Correct answer: Left supracardinal vein
Duplicated IVC occurs when the left supracardinal vein fails to regress. It may be discovered incidentally but is important for surgical and interventional planning.
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