Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Manuscript ID	119573
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Absent inferior vena cava combined with idiopathic noncirrhotic portal hypertension resulting esophagogastric variceal bleeding: A case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Meng Li, Lei-Kang Zhang, Lei Qu, Jin-Hong Liu, Jia-Jia Liu, Suo-Zhu Sun, Dan Zhang, Ning-Bo Hao and Chang-Zheng Li
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Corresponding Author	Chang-Zheng Li, MD, Department of Gastroenterology, Chinese PLA Rocket Force Characteristic Medical Center, 16 Xinjiekouwai Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China, Beijing 100088, China. licz007@aliyun.com
Key Words	Esophagogastric varices; Idiopathic noncirrhotic portal hypertension; Inferior vena cava abnormalities; Obliterative portal venopathy; Portal hypertension; Case report
Core Tip	Inferior vena cava anomalies may induce non-cirrhotic portal hypertension by increasing portal venous inflow via abnormal hemodynamics, leading to variceal bleeding. Diagnosis requires exclusion of cirrhosis, supported by patent hepatic veins and liver biopsy showing obliterative portal venopathy. Splenomegaly/pancytopenia are not obligatory. Endoscopic therapy effectively controls bleeding, but long-term monitoring is essential.
Citation	Li M, Zhang LK, Qu L, Liu JH, Liu JJ, Sun SZ, Zhang D, Hao NB, Li CZ. Absent inferior vena cava combined with idiopathic noncirrhotic portal hypertension resulting esophagogastric variceal bleeding: A case report. World J Gastrointest Endosc 2026; In press

Received	2026-02-02 03:38
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-02 05:34
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Return for Revision	2026-02-28 12:25
Revised	2026-03-11 08:31
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-03-19 04:33
Second Decision by Editor	2026-03-30 02:31
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-03-30 06:17
Articles in Press	2026-03-30 06:17
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