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May-Thurner Syndrome: The Worst-Case Scenario
Marta Costa1, Gonçalo Ferreira2, Dora Gomes1
1Department of Internal Medicine, Unidade Local de Saúde Viseu Dão-Lafões, Viseu, PRT.
Cureus
|April 8, 2024
Summary
May-Thurner syndrome (MTS), a rare cause of venous thromboembolism, can lead to severe complications like pulmonary embolism (PE). Early recognition and treatment of MTS are crucial for preventing life-threatening events.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Cardiology
- Radiology
Background:
- May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) involves iliac vein compression, potentially causing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism (PE).
- Clinical presentation of PE is variable, especially with non-malignant causes, necessitating a broad differential diagnosis.
- Abdominopelvic vascular compression syndromes are infrequently recognized as causes of venous thromboembolism.

