May-Thurner syndrome

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Recurrent DVT

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
ct

Compression of the left common iliac vein by the overlying right common iliac artery.

ultrasound

There is a deep vein thrombus involving the left popliteal vein and extending up to the left iliac vein.   
The left iliac vein is partially thrombosed.  
The right iliac vein is patent.

Case Discussion

Imaging features are consistent with May-Thurner syndrome.

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