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
PubMed
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.