Síndrome de compresión de vena cava inferior secundario a fibrosis retroperitoneal

we studied a 57 year-old patient of black complexion, with swelling of the lower limbs which was relevant due to its mass and extension. the clinical discussion guided us to search for a lesion or retroperitoneal tumor associated with a compression syndrome or obstruction of the inferior vena cava, which was determined radiologically. histological confirmation was obtained through surgery.