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ArticleCureus2025

May-Thurner Syndrome, a Frequently Overlooked Cause of Iliofemoral Vein Thrombosis.

David Sabat, Alyson Skelly, Alejandro Biglione

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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David SabatDr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Alyson SkellyDr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Alejandro BiglioneInternal Medicine, Wellington Regional Medical Center, Wellington, USA.

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Abstract

May-Thurner syndrome (MTS) involves the compression of the left iliofemoral vein by the right common iliac artery against the vertebral body, creating an environment conducive to venous stasis and endothelial injury, which predisposes patients to deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Although often asymptomatic, MTS can present with lower extremity swelling and claudication. We present a case of a 72-year-old female who developed extensive left lower extremity DVT. Imaging studies, including Doppler ultrasound and venography, confirmed the diagnosis of MTS with significant vessel occlusion. Treatment involved mechanical thrombectomy, angioplasty, and iliac vein stenting. The patient demonstrated rapid symptom resolution post-procedure and was discharged on anticoagulation therapy. This case underscores the importance of recognizing anatomical factors like MTS in patients with DVT and highlights the role of interventional management in preventing complications.

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deep vein thrombosis (dvt)iliac vein stentilliac vein compressionmay-thurner's syndromemechanical thrombectomy (mt)venous anomaly

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PMID40190886
PMCPMC11972591

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