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: In this case, the blood clot traveled from the lower extremities through collateral veins to the azygos vein , eventually reaching the heart and lungs.

: The patient also experienced shortness of breath, leading to the diagnosis of a pulmonary embolism. 123039

: The absence of a major vessel leads to venous stasis , venous hypertension , and thrombophilia , which significantly increases the risk of blood clots in the lower extremities. : In this case, the blood clot traveled

The reviewed case involves a 31-year-old male presenting with symptoms that initially mimicked common lower back pain and swelling: : In this case