Distended left renal vein: CT/sonographic normal variant

Buschi, AJ; Harrison, R. Brent; Norman, A.; Brenbridge, AG; Br, Williamson; Gentry, RR; Cole, Robert

doi:10.2214/ajr.135.2.339

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“…A varicocele is a dilation of the scrotal portion of the pampiniform plexus/internal spermatic venous system that drains the testicle; 75-90% of varicoceles are left-sided and may result in part from increased pressure to the internal spermatic vein [4]. Theories about the cause range from the increased length of the left side for drainage into the inferior vena cava, possible compression of the left renal vein between the superior mesenteric artery and aorta (the 'nutcracker' phenomenon), and absent or malfunctioning venous valves [5,6].…”

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The physical characteristics of young males with varicocele

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the respective growth charts for boys aged 2-20 years (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), and the statistical significance of differences determined using the chi-square test. RESULTSThe height and weight distributions of patients with varicocele indicated a significant deviation from normal in the 25-95th percentiles for stature and in the 25-75th for weight ( P < 0.05). Deviations in BMI were insignificantly different from normal at each percentile. CONCLUSIONThese results indicate that patients with varicocele are significantly taller and heavier than age-matched controls. Future studies to address the key areas identified in this study will help to further assess the distribution of the incidence of varicocele in closely defined subsets of adolescent growth and development, which may provide some insight into the cause of varicoceles. KEYWORDS varicocele, body mass index, height, weight, cause OBJECTIVETo determine if there is an association with habitus in young males with varicocele, as adolescent boys with varicoceles appear to be mostly taller and leaner than age-matched controls. PATIENTS AND METHODSRetrospectively reviewing our records we obtained the height and weight of 43 consecutive males (mean age 14.3 years, range 11-19) under long-term follow-up for varicocele. The body mass index (BMI), heights and weights were compared with values from

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“…Distention of the LRV can also be seen [33]. The course of the LRV, whether it is preaortic, retroaortic or circumaortic should be delineated.…”

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Venous compression syndromes: clinical features, imaging findings and management

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Liu²,

Oliveira³

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Extrinsic venous compression is caused by compression of the veins in tight anatomic spaces by adjacent structures, and is seen in a number of locations. Venous compression syndromes, including Paget-Schroetter syndrome, Nutcracker syndrome, May-Thurner syndrome and popliteal venous compression will be discussed. These syndromes are usually seen in young, otherwise healthy individuals, and can lead to significant overall morbidity. Aside from clinical findings and physical examination, diagnosis can be made with ultrasound, CT, or MR conventional venography. Symptoms and haemodynamic significance of the compression determine the ideal treatment method.

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“…Buschi et al evaluated CT scan, ultrasonographic and pathologic data in a series of 72 patients, showing that the ratio of LRV diameters of the distended to the narrowed portions may reach 4:1 (19). This ratio in the current case was approximately 7:1 significantly more than upper normal limit (4:1).…”

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The Nutcracker Syndrome as a Rare Cause of Chronic Abdominal Pain: A Case Report

Pournasiri

2016

J Compr Ped

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Introduction: Renal vein entrapment, named nutcracker phenomenon, is a contraction of renal vein between abdominal aorta and superior mesenteric artery. Patients can be asymptomatic or clinically manifested, called nutcracker syndrome. Proteinuria, hematuria, flank pain, varicocele in males and pelvic congestion in females are reported in such patients. Case Presentation: The current report presented an eight-year-old girl with microscopic hematuria and chronic abdominal pain along with short review of anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical significance and management of this syndrome. Conclusions:The nutcracker syndrome should be differentiated from unexplained chronic abdominal pain.

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Distended left renal vein: CT/sonographic normal variant

Cited by 122 publications

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The physical characteristics of young males with varicocele

The physical characteristics of young males with varicocele

Venous compression syndromes: clinical features, imaging findings and management

The Nutcracker Syndrome as a Rare Cause of Chronic Abdominal Pain: A Case Report

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