May–Thurner syndrome: MDCT findings and clinical correlates

Carolina Lugo-Fagundo; John Nance; Pamela T. Johnson; Elliot K. Fishman

doi:10.1007/s00261-016-0793-9

May–Thurner syndrome: MDCT findings and clinical correlates

Carolina Lugo-Fagundo, John Nance, Pamela T. Johnson, Elliot K. Fishman

Houston Methodist

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Abstract

May–Thurner syndrome (MTS) is a venous compression syndrome in which the left common iliac vein is compressed between the lower lumbar spine and the right common iliac artery. While asymptomatic compression is very common, the process can lead to morbidity in selected individuals, most commonly deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and the sequelae thereof. Radiologists must recognize the diagnosis because of the unique management, which differs from DVT without iliac vein compression. The current pictorial essay will review the pathophysiology, imaging, and treatment of MTS.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	2026-2030
Number of pages	5
Journal	Abdominal Radiology
Volume	41
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00261-016-0793-9
State	Published - Oct 1 2016

Keywords

Computed tomography
Deep vein thrombosis
Iliac vein compression syndrome
May–Thurner syndrome

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Gastroenterology
Urology

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