May–Thurner syndrome, a diagnosis to consider in young males with no risk factors: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background May–Thurner syndrome is an anatomical condition characterized by compression of the left common iliac vein by the right common iliac artery, causing venous outflow obstruction. It is an uncommon cause of deep vein thrombosis and is more prevalent among women. This paper highlight...

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Main Authors: Joel Zhen Khang Hng, Shu Su, Noel Atkinson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-02730-8