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Fig. 19 | Insights into Imaging

Fig. 19

From: Role of imaging in visceral vascular emergencies

Fig. 19

Nutcracker syndrome. A 67-year-old male with known aortic aneurysm presented to ED with gross hematuria. The sonographic examination of the abdomen was unremarkable. a Axial plane venous phase CT image shows significant distension of the left renal vein (arrows) with severe and abrupt narrowing in the preaortic area (arrowhead). b The aortomesenteric angle was measured to be 12°. There was no evidence of urinary stone disease or TCC in the same exam. The patient was placed on conservative therapy

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