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Emily Simonds1, Mayank Patel2, Marc Vetter1
1Seattle Science Foundation.
May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) is a condition where the left iliac vein is compressed. A rare variant, termed MTS type II, involves the right common iliac artery compressing the inferior vena cava and both iliac veins.
Area of Science:
- Vascular anatomy
- Anatomical variations
- Medical case reports
Background:
- May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) typically involves compression of the left common iliac vein by the right common iliac artery.
- This anatomical compression can lead to venous stasis and thrombosis.
Observation:
- A unique case of an anatomical variant was identified in a male cadaver.
- The right common iliac artery was observed to compress not only the left common iliac vein but also the inferior vena cava and the right common iliac vein.
Findings:
- This represents a previously undocumented variant of May-Thurner syndrome.
- The observed compression pattern affects the inferior vena cava and both common iliac veins.
Implications:
- This variant, proposed as MTS type II, expands the spectrum of anatomical abnormalities associated with May-Thurner syndrome.
- Recognition of this variant is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective management of venous thromboembolic events in affected individuals.
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