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Posterior Nutcracker Phenomenon in a Patient with Left Atrial Isomerism
The Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgeon Reports, 2017 Background Nutcracker phenomenon (NCP) can occur due to various anatomical anomalies. Anterior and posterior NCP are defined in the literature. Posterior NCP combined with left atrial isomerism is a rare condition.
Stanislav Tsvelodub +3 more
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The “Nutcracker” Phenomenon in Combination with IgA Nephropathy
Journal of International Medical Research, 1995 The “nutcracker” phenomenon results from compression of the left renal vein between the superior mesenteric artery and the aorta. The main features of this phenomenon are non-glomerular haematuria on urinalysis and stenosis of the left renal vein with dilatation of the vein distal to the stenosis.
Y, Ozono +6 more
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A case of secondary hypertension associated with the nutcracker phenomenon. [PDF]
Korean Circ J, 2014 A 25-year-old Korean woman was referred for uncontrolled hypertension. Laboratory examination revealed increased plasma renin activity and microscopic hematuria. Computed tomography demonstrated compression of the left renal vein (LRV) between the aorta and superior mesenteric artery; however, both renal arteries were intact and there was no adrenal ...
Park SJ, Kim SM, Won JH, Lim HS.
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Nutcracker phenomenon and idiopathic IgA nephropathy. [PDF]
NDT Plus, 2011 Sir, Entrapment of the left renal vein between the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery is a documented cause of both postural proteinuria as well as intermittent gross haematuria associated with left flank pain. Idiopathic IgA nephropathy typically presents with recurrent episodes of gross haematuria, usually following an acute febrile illness.
Mazzoni MB +6 more
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Superior mesenteric artery syndrome and the 'nutcracker phenomenon'. [PDF]
BMJ Case Rep, 2013 A 55-year-old man presented with a 1-day history of vomiting, epigastric pain and bloating. He reported a weight loss of 3 stone over the last year through dieting, leaving him with a body mass index of 17. An abdominal examination revealed upper abdominal tenderness and distension.
Vulliamy P +3 more
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Nutcracker phenomenon: An unusual presentation of acute aortic dissection
Indian Journal of Urology, 2013 We report a case of acute aortic dissection leading to compression of the left renal vein (LRV), thereby resulting in the nutcracker phenomenon. A 49-year-old previously healthy woman presented with intermittent gross hematuria and mild left flank pain ...
Koichi Kodama, Toru Noda, Isamu Motoi
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Nutcracker phenomenon secondary to superior mesenteric artery syndrome [PDF]
Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 2023 Jasmine E Brite +2 more
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The case of nutcracker phenomenon associated with IgA nephropathy [PDF]
Hospital Pharmacology, 2021 Introduction: The nutcracker syndrome is a rare clinical entity caused by compression of the left renal vein by the superior mesenteric artery. Epidemiologically opposite, IgA nephropathy is the most common cause of idiopathic glomerulonephritis.
Medin Danilo V. +6 more
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Physical finding of nutcracker phenomenon [PDF]
Kidney International, 2013 A 16-year-old adolescent boy was referred to our department because of severe macrohematuria and anemia. Physical examination revealed a left varicocele (Figure 1, white arrowheads). Urinalysis revealed orthostatic proteinuria with numerous isomorphic red blood cells in the urinary sediment.
Matsubara, Takeshi +2 more
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