May-Thurner Syndrome
Synonyms
Cockett Syndrome
Compression Syndrome, Iliocaval
Compression Syndromes, Iliocaval
Iliac Vein Compression Syndrome
Iliocaval Compression Syndrome
Iliocaval Compression Syndromes
May Thurner Syndrome
Syndrome, Cockett
Syndrome, Iliocaval Compression
Syndrome, May-Thurner
Syndromes, Iliocaval Compression
A compression of ILIAC VEIN that results in a decreased flow in the vein and in the left LOWER EXTREMITY due to a vascular malformation. It may result in left leg EDEMA, pain, iliofemoral DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS and POSTTHROMBOTIC SYNDROME. Compression of the left common ILIAC VEIN by the right common ILIAC ARTERY against the underlying fifth LUMBAR VERTEBRA is the typical underlying malformation.
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