Le nutcracker syndrome

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Feb 2009 French Publisher:JLEJournal:Néphrologie & Thérapeutique, volume 5, pages 58-60 (issn: 1769-7255,

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Authors: Mahi, Mohamed; Semlali, Siham; Chaouir, Souad; Jira, Hassan; Ameur, Ahmed; Benyahia, Mohamed; Taberkant, Mostapha; +2 Authors

doi: 10.1016/j.nephro.2008.06.004

pmid: 18809368

Le nutcracker syndrome

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Abstract

The nutcracker syndrome refers to compression of the left renal vein between the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery. After a review of the literature, the authors emphasize the uncommon incidence of this pathology, and the interest of imaging in the survey of this affection.

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Young Adult, Mesenteric Artery, Superior, Humans, Female, Aorta, Abdominal, Syndrome, Vascular Diseases, Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Renal Veins

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