10 August 2026
: Case report 
Massive Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Secondary to Hepatic Hydatid Cyst: A Fatal Case
Unusual clinical course, Challenging differential diagnosis, Management of emergency care
Abdulrahman Alozaymi ABEF 1*, Roaa Amer
BEF 1, Abdulaziz Fahad Alsayari BEF 1
DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.952041
Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e952041
Table 1 Arterial blood gases on admission.
| Initial venous blood gas | Patient value | Reference range |
|---|---|---|
| pH | 7.09 | 7.35–7.45 |
| PCO (mm Hg) | 45 | 35–45 mm Hg |
| PO (mm Hg) | 40 | 35–40 mm Hg |
| HCO (mmol/L) | 13.7 | 24–28 mmol/L |
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 14 | 13–18 g/dL |
| Sodium, Na (mmol/L) | 124 | 135–145 mmol/L |
| Potassium, K (mmol/L) | 9.4 | 3.5–5.0 mmol/L |
| Chloride, Cl (mmol/L) | 98 | 95–107 mmol/L |
| BEecf (mmol/L) | −16.1 | −3 to +3 mmol/L |