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Iliac vein compression syndrome: An underdiagnosed cause of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis
Author(s) -
Naik Ami,
Mian Taimur,
Abraham Aney,
Rajput Vijay
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
journal of hospital medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.128
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1553-5606
pISSN - 1553-5592
DOI - 10.1002/jhm.663
Subject(s) - medicine , thrombus , deep vein , presentation (obstetrics) , venous thrombosis , thrombosis , radiology , surgery , vein , lower limbs venous ultrasonography , compression stockings
Iliac vein compression syndrome (CS) is a rare cause of deep venous thrombosis. It is caused by an anatomic anomaly in which the right common iliac artery overlies the left common iliac vein causing mechanical compression. Subsequent endothelial changes within the vessels have the potential to spur thrombus formation. Aggressive diagnostic and therapeutic interventions must be implemented upon suspicion to avoid long‐term complications. We report on a 19 year old male who presented with ICS. We discuss the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and current treatment options. Journal of Hospital Medicine 2010. © 2010 Society of Hospital Medicine.