Venous Compression Syndrome of the Left Common Iliac Vein
Clinical details
Congestion syndrome of the left lower extremity. A phlebography was performed to exclude a thrombosis, followed by a MR-Venography.
Summary of findings
Compression syndrome of the left common iliac vein by the crossing right common iliac artery (arrow). Venous collateral circulation via large-caliber presacral collaterals to the right side. Intravascular contrast agent enables imaging of venous vessels of the pelvis.
Description of images
[1 – 2] Axial MPR and coronary MIP of the steady-state sequence following Gadofosveset administration. Compression of left iliac vein by the crossing right common iliac artery.
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