Type:
Educational Exhibit
Keywords:
Computer Applications-Detection, diagnosis, Education, Ultrasound, CT, Arteries / Aorta, Anatomy, Abdomen, Dilatation, Congenital
Authors:
S. Amante1, R. Sousa1, M. Chaves1, A. Mesquita1, D. Garrido1, R. Amaral1, R. M. A. Cruz2; 1Ponta Delgada/PT, 2ponta delgada, aç/PT
DOI:
10.26044/ecr2019/C-2585
Background
Vascular abdominal compression syndromes are rare conditions that occur when certain abdominopelvic vessels are compressed by adjacent anatomical structures or are the cause of compression of hollow viscera or vessels.
Such compressions may be incidentally found and be asymptomatic or can result in clinical syndromes,
including Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome,
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome,
Nutcracker Syndrome,
May-Thurner Syndrome,
Retrocaval Ureter,
and Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction.
Contrast computed tomography is the imaging of choice for their evaluation,
due to its high accuracy and temporal and spatial resolution.
These syndromes can be associated with significant morbidity,
if untreated and unrecognized,
therefore a high degree of suspicion and an accurate radiological assessment are essential.