A 43 year old man complains of abdominal pain just above his umbilicus. On examination , a tumor is found anterior to the IVC. Which of the following structures would most likely to be compressed by this tumor?
The third pa of the duodenum (transverse poion) crosses anterior to the IVC. The other structures do not cross the IVC anteriorly. Ref: Gray&;s Anatomy 41st edition Pgno: 1156
Right sympathetic trunk
Left third lumbar aery
Third pa of the duodenum
Left renal aery
Abdomen and pelvis