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Aortoiliac Occlusion Disease

Umberto G Rossi1,2, Anna M Ierardi3, Maurizio Cariati2

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Interventional Radiology Unit, Ente Ospedaliero Galliera Hospital, Mura delle Cappuccine, Genova, Italy.

Aorta (Stamford, Conn.)
|June 2, 2022
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Leriche syndrome involves blocked arteries in the abdomen and pelvis. This case highlights a patient with extensive collateral vessels, crucial for diagnosis and understanding disease progression.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Radiology
  • Cardiovascular Medicine

Background:

  • Leriche syndrome is defined by abdominal aorta and/or bilateral iliac occlusive disease.
  • Key symptoms include claudication, erectile dysfunction, and diminished distal pulses.
  • Accurate diagnosis relies heavily on advanced imaging techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of Leriche syndrome in a 56-year-old male.
  • To emphasize the diagnostic role of imaging in identifying the anatomic origin of Leriche symptoms.
  • To illustrate the presence of a significant collateral vascular network in this patient.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 56-year-old male patient.
  • Diagnostic imaging to evaluate abdominal aorta and bilateral iliac arteries.
  • Assessment of the collateral vascular network.

Main Results:

  • The patient was diagnosed with abdominal aorta and bilateral iliac occlusive disease.
  • A wide collateral vascular network was identified.
  • Imaging confirmed the anatomic basis of the patient's symptoms.

Conclusions:

  • Leriche syndrome requires thorough diagnostic evaluation, particularly imaging.
  • The presence of extensive collateralization can be a key feature in managing Leriche syndrome.
  • This case underscores the importance of visualizing the vascular anatomy for effective treatment planning.

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