May-Thurner Syndrome

Synonyms

Cockett Syndrome

Compression Syndrome, Iliocaval

Compression Syndromes, Iliocaval

Iliac Vein Compression Syndrome

Iliocaval Compression Syndrome

Iliocaval Compression Syndromes

May Thurner Syndrome

Syndrome, Cockett

Syndrome, Iliocaval Compression

Syndrome, May-Thurner

Syndromes, Iliocaval Compression

A compression of ILIAC VEIN that results in a decreased flow in the vein and in the left LOWER EXTREMITY due to a vascular malformation. It may result in left leg EDEMA, pain, iliofemoral DEEP VENOUS THROMBOSIS and POSTTHROMBOTIC SYNDROME. Compression of the left common ILIAC VEIN by the right common ILIAC ARTERY against the underlying fifth LUMBAR VERTEBRA is the typical underlying malformation.