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Top Differential Diagnoses
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TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Iliac vein compression syndrome (IVCS)
- Cockett syndrome
- Iliocaval vein syndrome
Definitions
- Compression of left common iliac vein (CIV) by right common iliac artery (CIA) with associated left lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT)
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DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Selected References
- McDermott S et al: May-Thurner syndrome: can it be diagnosed by a single MR venography study? Diagn Interv Radiol. 19(1):44-8, 2013
- Jones TM et al: Maximal venous outflow velocity: an index for iliac vein obstruction. Ann Vasc Surg. 26(8):1106-13, 2012
- Wu WL et al: Comprehensive MDCT evaluation of patients with suspected May-Thurner syndrome. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 199(5):W638-45, 2012
- Billakanty S et al: May-Thurner syndrome: a vascular abnormality encountered during electrophysiologic study. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 29(11):1310-1, 2006
- Raffini L et al: May-Thurner syndrome (iliac vein compression) and thrombosis in adolescents. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 47(6):834-8, 2006
- Shebel ND et al: Diagnosis and management of iliac vein compression syndrome. J Vasc Nurs. 23(1):10-7; quiz 18-9, 2005
- Forauer AR et al: Intravascular ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment of iliac vein compression (May-Thurner) syndrome. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 13(5):523-7, 2002
- Wolpert LM et al: Magnetic resonance venography in the diagnosis and management of May-Thurner syndrome. Vasc Endovascular Surg. 36(1):51-7, 2002
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Iliac vein compression syndrome (IVCS)
- Cockett syndrome
- Iliocaval vein syndrome
Definitions
- Compression of left common iliac vein (CIV) by right common iliac artery (CIA) with associated left lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT)
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Angiographic Findings
Other Modality Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- McDermott S et al: May-Thurner syndrome: can it be diagnosed by a single MR venography study? Diagn Interv Radiol. 19(1):44-8, 2013
- Jones TM et al: Maximal venous outflow velocity: an index for iliac vein obstruction. Ann Vasc Surg. 26(8):1106-13, 2012
- Wu WL et al: Comprehensive MDCT evaluation of patients with suspected May-Thurner syndrome. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 199(5):W638-45, 2012
- Billakanty S et al: May-Thurner syndrome: a vascular abnormality encountered during electrophysiologic study. Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. 29(11):1310-1, 2006
- Raffini L et al: May-Thurner syndrome (iliac vein compression) and thrombosis in adolescents. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 47(6):834-8, 2006
- Shebel ND et al: Diagnosis and management of iliac vein compression syndrome. J Vasc Nurs. 23(1):10-7; quiz 18-9, 2005
- Forauer AR et al: Intravascular ultrasound in the diagnosis and treatment of iliac vein compression (May-Thurner) syndrome. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 13(5):523-7, 2002
- Wolpert LM et al: Magnetic resonance venography in the diagnosis and management of May-Thurner syndrome. Vasc Endovascular Surg. 36(1):51-7, 2002
