May-Thurner Syndrome with Large Abdominal Varicosity, Treated Successfully Using Multiple Approaches.
Lori JiaJason AlexanderNedaa SkeikPublished in: Case reports in vascular medicine (2019)
May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) is a venous outflow obstruction disorder characterized by compression of the left common iliac vein by an overriding right common iliac artery. MTS primarily affects young to middle-aged women, although many patients remain entirely asymptomatic. Anatomic variations of MTS, while uncommon, have been described. Treatment usually involves endovascular management, including thrombolysis and/or thrombectomy with or without inferior vena cava filter placement, followed by angioplasty and stenting of the left common iliac vein. We report a unique case of a 31-year-old woman who presented with MTS-related deep vein thrombosis accompanied by symptomatic abdominal and pelvic varicosities. The varicosities were treated successfully using multiple procedures, resulting in complete resolution of all symptoms. Our case discusses a treatment approach for an unusual presentation of MTS-related postthrombotic syndrome, and provides a brief literature review of MTS complications and management.
Keyphrases
- inferior vena cava
- middle aged
- case report
- pulmonary embolism
- newly diagnosed
- end stage renal disease
- chronic kidney disease
- endovascular treatment
- type diabetes
- peritoneal dialysis
- combination therapy
- coronary artery disease
- antiplatelet therapy
- atrial fibrillation
- percutaneous coronary intervention
- adipose tissue
- patient reported outcomes
- smoking cessation
- cervical cancer screening