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[Left ovarian vein syndrome]
A Maubon1, J M Ferru, C Thiebaut
1Imagerie Médicale, CMC Beau Soleil, Montpellier.
Journal De Radiologie
|March 1, 1997
Summary
Left ovarian vein syndrome, a rare condition, can cause flank pain and kidney issues similar to right-sided cases. This report details an unusual left-sided presentation due to ovarian vein compression.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Vascular Surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Ovarian vein syndrome typically affects the right side, causing ureteral compression.
- Symptoms include lumbar pain and renal colic.
- The condition involves a dilated ovarian vein compressing the ureter.