Introduction :
The inferior vena cava duplication may occur in 0,7 % of general
population (1), often fortuitously discovered during radiological exams
(2). It can be mistaken for retroperitoneal adenopathy. It is important
to be aware about this abnormality in order to avoid hemorrhagic
complications during retroperitoneal surgery. A case of a patient with
Crohn’s disease who was candidate for surgical treatment in whom an
inferior vena cava duplication was incidentally discovered on the CT
scan is reported.