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[Cockett's syndrome. Clinical and radiologic aspects].
Le Poumon Et Le Coeur
|January 1, 1983
Summary
Cockett's syndrome, caused by left iliac artery compression of the left common iliac vein, leads to leg swelling and can result in deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Vascular Medicine
- Radiology
Background:
- Cockett's syndrome involves compression of the left common iliac vein by the left iliac artery.
- Anatomical variations and venous anomalies can predispose individuals to this condition.
Observation:
- Clinical symptoms, including left lower limb dysfunction and recurrent edema, manifest with significant venous compression.
- Complications such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the iliac or calf veins and pulmonary embolism (PE) can reveal the underlying syndrome.
Findings:
- The primary cause is mechanical compression of the left common iliac vein.
- Venous obstruction is a key pathological finding.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and management are crucial to prevent severe complications like DVT and PE.
- Phlebo-ilio-cavography is the diagnostic standard for identifying this vascular compression syndrome.