gradman and Steinburg IVC aneurysm classification

Gradman and Steinburg inferior vena cava aneurysm classification is one method of classifying aneurysmal dilatation of the inferior vena cava, which is an uncommon finding. When present, it can be often associated with other caval anomalies. Gradman and Steinburg method classifies them as :

• type I: suprahepatic IVC aneurysm without venous obstruction
• type II:  above or below the hepatic IVC associated with interruption of the IVC 
• type III: infrarenal IVC aneurysm without any associated venous anomaly
• type IV: other

Siehe auch:

• Vena cava inferior
• caval anomalies