Nutcracker phenomenon: An unusual presentation of acute aortic dissection

Nutcracker phenomenon: An unusual presentation of acute aortic dissection

We report a case of acute aortic dissection leading to compression of the left renal vein (LRV), thereby resulting in the nutcracker phenomenon. A 49-year-old previously healthy woman presented with intermittent gross hematuria and mild left flank pain of five days′ duration. Laboratory examinations...

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Main Authors: Koichi Kodama, Toru Noda, Isamu Motoi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Urology
Subjects:
Aortic dissection
hematuria
nutcracker phenomenon
Online Access:http://www.indianjurol.com/article.asp?issn=0970-1591;year=2013;volume=29;issue=1;spage=67;epage=69;aulast=Kodama

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