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Right nutcracker syndrome associated with left-sided inferior vena cava, hemiazygos continuation and persistant left superior vena cava: a rare combination.

Authors :
Yildiz AE
Cayci FS
Genc S
Cakar N
Fitoz S
Source :
Clinical imaging [Clin Imaging] 2014 May-Jun; Vol. 38 (3), pp. 340-5. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Dec 21.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

The term nutcracker syndrome refers to compression of left renal vein between aorta and superior mesenteric artery causing renal venous hypertension. Right nutcracker syndrome associated with a left-sided inferior vena cava is an extremely rare anomaly. Reported two cases in English literature were diagnosed by ultrasonography and computed tomography angiography in adulthood. Herein, we present a case of right nutcracker syndrome with left-sided inferior vena cava and hemiazygos continuation in a 12-year-old girl.<br /> (Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1873-4499
Volume :
38
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Clinical imaging
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24461470
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clinimag.2013.12.007