Comprehensive MDCT evaluation of patients with suspected May-Thurner syndrome.

Wu, Wan-Ling Miriam; Tzeng, Wen-Sheng; Wu, Ren-Hong; Tsai, Wei-Lin; Chen, Min-Chi; Lin, Pao-Chun; Tsai, I-Chen · AJR Am J Roentgenol · 2012

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Abstract

The purpose of this essay is to introduce the MDCT protocol and interpretation techniques for optimal evaluation of patients with suspected May-Thurner syndrome. May-Thurner syndrome is always the working diagnosis when a patient presents with unilateral left lower limb swelling without signs of infection. MDCT is useful for fast, comprehensive evaluation of the vascular system to determine whether May-Thurner syndrome or an alternative condition is present.

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