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Chronic unilateral leg swelling caused by iliac vein compression (Cockett's) syndrome in an elderly patient

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: The left panel is three-dimensional computed tomography (CT) angiography with volume rendering from the pelvis to the upper thigh.The right upper panel is the coronal view of the pelvis by multi-planar reconstruction.The right lower panel is the axial view at the line A. These CT panels demonstrate complete compression with calcification of the left common iliac vein (LCIV) between the overlying right common iliac artery (RCIA) anteriorly and the fifth lumbar vertebra posteriorly, resulting in both obstruction of venous outflow and twisting venous dilatations distal from the LCIV (white arrowheads).LCIA, left common iliac artery; RCIV, right common iliac vein [Colour figure can be viewed at wileyonlinelibrary.com]

Source: Journal of General and Family Medicine

DOI: 10.1002/jgf2.28

Authors: Hitoshi Sugawara, Katsuhiko Matsuura, Akira Ishii, Takeshi Yamashita

Institutions: Jichi Medical University, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Saitama Medical University

Language: English

Topic: Vascular anomalies and interventions

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,600