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Three cases with May-Thurner syndrome: a possibly under-reported disorder
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Hacettepe University Medical Faculty, Sihhiye, Ankara, Turkey. ofdogan@hacettepe.edu.tr
VASA. Zeitschrift Fur Gefasskrankheiten
|June 23, 2005
Summary
May-Thurner syndrome, a left common iliac vein stenosis, can cause leg swelling and discomfort. This case series highlights three young women with the syndrome but without thrombosis, with one treated successfully using a Wall stent.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Venous Disorders
- Radiology
Background:
- May-Thurner syndrome involves acquired stenosis of the left common iliac vein.
- It is a known risk factor for left-sided deep venous thrombosis (DVT).
- The condition was first described in 1956.
Observation:
- Three young female patients presented with May-Thurner syndrome.
- None of the patients had active deep venous thrombosis at presentation.
- Symptoms included left lower leg edema and thigh discomfort.
Findings:
- One patient was successfully treated with a Wall stent intervention.
- The other two patients were managed with anticoagulant therapy and clinical follow-up.
- This suggests varied management approaches for May-Thurner syndrome without thrombosis.
Implications:
- May-Thurner syndrome may present without thrombosis in younger populations.
- Endovascular stenting is a viable treatment option for symptomatic May-Thurner syndrome.
- Further research is needed to optimize management strategies for this condition.