Beyond bladder clots: Unmasking nutcracker syndrome in refractory hematuria: A case report
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Published on: February 6, 2011
Asem Afana1, Mostafa Amro1, Yasmin Dahabreh1
1Department of medicine, An-Najah National University, Rafidia street, P400, Nablus, Palestine.
Abstract:
Nutcracker syndrome (NCS) is a rare cause of unexplained hematuria and flank pain. We report a 28-year-old woman with recurrent gross hematuria misdiagnosed as a urinary tract infection. Imaging revealed left renal vein compression from a narrow aortomesenteric angle. Stenting failed due to complications, and she improved with conservative management. This case highlights the importance of vascular imaging in cases of persistent hematuria and underscores the role of nonsurgical management when intervention is not feasible.
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