Nutcracker syndrome

By
  • Dr Murray Bartlett

Publication date: October 25, 2022 | Updated on October 25, 2022

Report

Diagnosis

Nutcracker syndrome

Diagnosis

Nutcracker syndrome

History

35 yo with on going left flank and pelvic pain

Findings

1. Left Renal Vein compressed by SMA and aorta.
2. Dilated left gonadal veins.

Key points

Subtle finding that may have no clinical manifestations but in this case it is the aetiology of the patients symptoms.

References

https://radiopaedia.org/articles/nutcracker-syndrome