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A Rare Cause of May-Thurner Syndrome Postarterial Intervention
May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) is rare condition thought to occur due to an anatomical variation. In MTS, there is left iliac vein compression by the right iliac artery and lumbar spine resulting in left lower limb deep venous thrombosis.
Hiok Yang Chan +5 more
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Splenectomy is a safe and effective treatment option in selected patients with haematological disease, despite declining referrals over the last 27 years in the era of targeted therapies. Outcomes are favourable when performed laparoscopically and long‐term follow‐up demonstrates sustained haematologic benefit in surviving patients.
Salil Dutt Barrett +9 more
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A curious case of forceps delivery in IR
Self-expanding nitinol stents are routinely used to treat left common iliac vein compression in patients with May-Thurner syndrome. On occasion these stents do not provide adequate radial force to achieve a sufficient iliac lumen. If symptoms persist and
Sergey Bondarev, Scott Resnick
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ABSTRACT Ovarian leiomyomas, either primary or parasitic in origin, are exceptionally rare and account for about 0.5% to 1% of all benign ovarian tumors. They often pose a diagnostic challenge, particularly in postmenopausal women, as they can clinically and radiologically mimic ovarian malignancy.
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ABSTRACT Sickle cell disease (SCD) with hemoglobin‐ (Hb‐) SC genotype is often considered a milder SCD variant, yet life‐threatening complications can occur. A 26‐year‐old man with HbSC disease presented with an infection triggered vaso‐occlusive crisis (VOC), acute chest syndrome (ACS), severe thrombocytopenia, Coombs‐negative hemolysis with ...
Benjamin Vieten +9 more
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ABSTRACT Severe low back pain from spinal epidural and paraspinal venous engorgement secondary to hepatosplenic schistosomiasis is rare. MRI revealed dilated epidural veins and neural foraminal narrowing. The patient was managed conservatively with analgesia and carvedilol for portal hypertension and subsequently experienced complete resolution of back
Endalew Dessie Birara +8 more
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In patients with premature coronary artery disease, higher atherogenic index of plasma was associated with prevalent type 2 diabetes and higher fasting blood sugar. Exploratory analyses suggested possible ethnicity‐related heterogeneity, while ROC analysis showed limited discrimination, supporting cautious interpretation rather than clinical screening ...
Reza Amani‐Beni +8 more
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May Thurner syndrome (MTS) is an anatomic variant that can present as acute or chronic deep vein thrombosis. Although it is classically reported in young and middle-aged women, it is also seen in both young and older men.
Shahrzad Sharafi, BS +1 more
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Pelvic venous disorders in women: Diagnosis and management for gynecologists
Abstract Pelvic venous disorders (PeVD) are an underrecognized yet significant cause of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) in reproductive‐aged women, characterized by venous reflux, obstruction, or both. This clinical opinion provides a practical overview of PeVD for gynecologists, outlining its pathophysiology, common presentations, diagnostic approach, and ...
Tiffany Ni +5 more
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Point‐of‐care‐ultrasound revealed an evolving acute noncompressible deep vein thrombosis (asterisks) in the left lower extremity veins (right panel) that was not evident on duplex ultrasound 14 min prior (left panel; asterisks demonstrate compressed veins). The patient was treated emergently and found to have May–Thurner syndrome.
Anthony Unger
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