Comprehensive MDCT evaluation of patients with suspected May-Thurner syndrome

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2012 Nov;199(5):W638-45. doi: 10.2214/AJR.11.8040.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of this essay is to introduce the MDCT protocol and interpretation techniques for optimal evaluation of patients with suspected May-Thurner syndrome.

Conclusion: 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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Algorithms
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • May-Thurner Syndrome / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*