A 58-year-old man is presented with edema of the lower limb and enlarged superficial veins of the abdominal wall. Examination of radiographs and angiograms reveals obstruction of the IVC just proximal to the entrance of the renal vein. This venous blockage may result in dilation of which of the following veins?

(A) Left suprarenal vein
(B) Right inferior phrenic vein
(C) Right hepatic vein
(D) Left gastric vein
(E) Portal vein


Ans: (A) Left suprarenal vein

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