• While Sarah is still working with doctors to treat some of her other compression syndromes, the kidney autotransplant has helped her live her life again. (uwhealth.org)
  • Many people have never even heard of vascular compression syndromes. (uwhealth.org)
  • Nutcracker syndrome is a vascular compression disorder that refers to the compression of the left renal vein, most commonly between the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) and aorta , although other variations can exist 1 . (radiopaedia.org)
  • Nutcracker Syndrome is a rare vascular compression condition where the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) compresses the left renal vein against the aorta. (auanet.org)
  • Through her online research, she became convinced she suffered from nutcracker syndrome, too (it turned out she also had several other compression syndromes, as well). (uwhealth.org)
  • Upon her visit, Scholbach diagnosed Toprak with three compression syndromes in addition to Wilkie's syndrome: nutcracker syndrome, Dunbar syndrome, and May-Thurner syndrome. (com.pk)
  • The nutcracker syndrome (NCS) results most commonly from the compression of the left renal vein (LRV) between the abdominal aorta (AA) and superior mesenteric artery (SMA), although other variants exist. (wikipedia.org)
  • The name derives from the fact that, in the sagittal plane and/or transverse plane, the SMA and AA (with some imagination) appear to be a nutcracker crushing a nut (the renal vein). (wikipedia.org)
  • The signs and symptoms of NCS are all derived from the outflow obstruction of the left renal vein. (wikipedia.org)
  • Near the end of 2019, Sarah learned about nutcracker syndrome, which occurs when two arteries pinch the left renal vein, causing blood to flow backward. (uwhealth.org)
  • In certain situations, the syndrome can result from a retroaortic or circumaortic left renal vein . (radiopaedia.org)
  • In the absence of clinical symptoms, renal vein compression is referred to as nutcracker phenomenon or nutcracker anatomy, which can be a more common situation. (radiopaedia.org)
  • This is a case presentation of a young woman who we performed a robotic placement of extravascular graft in an attempt to reduce the compression on the renal vein and alleviate her symptoms. (auanet.org)
  • The first clinical report of Nutcracker phenomenon appeared in 1950. (wikipedia.org)
  • 1. Kurklinsky A & Rooke T. Nutcracker Phenomenon and Nutcracker Syndrome. (radiopaedia.org)
  • 2. Kavukcu S, Kasap B, Göktay Y, Seçil M. Doppler Sonographic Indices in Diagnosing the Nutcracker Phenomenon in a Hematuric Adolescent. (radiopaedia.org)
  • Acute transfusion reactions present as adverse signs or symptoms during or within 24 hours of a blood transfusion. (passmed.uk)
  • Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a prototype of thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) and is characterized by the clinical triad of microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, and acute kidney injury (AKI) [ 1 ]. (chikd.org)
  • [2] The syndrome can be fulminant , acute, chronic, or asymptomatic. (wikipedia.org)
  • The acute syndrome presents with rapidly progressive severe upper abdominal pain , yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes , liver enlargement , enlargement of the spleen , fluid accumulation within the peritoneal cavity , elevated liver enzymes , and eventually encephalopathy . (wikipedia.org)
  • The first clinical report of this syndrome was made by El-Sadr and Mina in 1950 while the term "nutcracker syndrome" is thought to have been first used by de Schepper in 1972 7 . (radiopaedia.org)
  • An ECG reveals elevation of the ST segment, and an echocardiogram shows evidence of a coronary artery aneurysm. (osmosis.org)
  • [1] Other conditions that produce similar symptoms include stomach cancer , coronary heart disease , and inflammation of the stomach lining or gallbladder inflammation . (wikizero.com)
  • [1] The most common symptoms of a duodenal ulcer are waking at night with upper abdominal pain , and upper abdominal pain that improves with eating. (wikizero.com)
  • The symptoms are non-specific and vary widely, but it may present with the classical triad of abdominal pain, ascites , and liver enlargement . (wikipedia.org)
  • Another clinical study has shown that nutcracker syndrome is a frequent finding in varicocele-affected patients and possibly, nutcracker syndrome should be routinely excluded as a possible cause of varicocele and pelvic congestion. (wikipedia.org)
  • When symptomatic, it is expressed in the pelvic area as a sometimes-disabling pelvic congestion syndrome and/or in the lower limbs as it supplies the varicose veins. (phlebolymphology.org)
  • Consequently, the isolated treatment of lower-limb varices without treating pelvic leaks when there is pelvic congestion syndrome may cause early recurrences. (phlebolymphology.org)
  • When symptomatic, they can be responsible for pelvic congestion syndrome and/or varicose veins in the lower limbs. (phlebolymphology.org)
  • PCS = pelvic congestion syndrome. (phlebolymphology.org)
  • Our objective is to present a case of Nutcracker Syndrome and our experience with robotic extravascular graft placement. (auanet.org)
  • Robotic placement of an extravascular graft for the treatment of Nutcracker Syndrome can be a safe and minimally invasive option for this rare condition. (auanet.org)
  • The inflammation can affect blood vessels of different sizes, ranging from small capillaries to larger arteries and veins . (osmosis.org)
  • Budd-Chiari syndrome is also seen in tuberculosis , congenital venous webs and occasionally in inferior vena caval stenosis . (wikipedia.org)
  • Any obstruction of the venous vasculature of the liver is referred to as Budd-Chiari syndrome, from the venules to the right atrium . (wikipedia.org)
  • Clinical examination often yields nonspecific signs and symptoms such as scrotal pain, swelling or a palpable scrotal mass. (e-ultrasonography.org)
  • But other doctors rejected the diagnosis and accused her of making up her symptoms. (uwhealth.org)
  • According to Dr. Mark Taylor, central zone executive medical director of the Nova Scotia Health Authority, "the diagnosis [for Wilkie's syndrome] is quite simple with a CT scan in most cases. (com.pk)
  • But, as Toprak experienced firsthand, Wilkie's syndrome can worsen without a proper - and fast - diagnosis. (com.pk)
  • [1] The diagnosis is typically suspected due to the presenting symptoms with confirmation by either endoscopy or barium swallow . (wikizero.com)
  • DUS is the initial choice after clinical suspicion based on symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
  • A family history that is suggestive of Alport syndrome, collagen vascular diseases, urolithiasis, or polycystic kidney disease is important. (medscape.com)
  • In polycystic disease of the kidneys the symptoms or signs first occur between the third and fourth decades of life. (blogspot.com)
  • Secondary Budd-Chiari syndrome, which is very rare compared to the primary variant, is due to compression of the hepatic vein by an outside structure (such as a tumor or polycystic kidney disease ). (wikipedia.org)
  • From 2014 to 2015, her condition had become so severe she would sometimes vomit blood - a symptom that would lead her to quit not just school, but her job. (com.pk)
  • Budd-Chiari syndrome is a very rare condition, affecting one in a million adults. (wikipedia.org)
  • Since vasculitides are systemic inflammatory disorders, non-specific symptoms like fever, arthritis , myalgia, weight loss, and night sweats might be present. (osmosis.org)
  • [13] [2] Other acquired hypercoagulable disorders that may result in Budd-Chiari syndrome include antiphospholipid syndrome and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria , which are responsible for 10-12% and 7-12% of Budd-Chiari syndrome cases, respectively. (wikipedia.org)
  • [2] Inherited disorders of hypercoagulability may lead to thrombosis of the hepatic vein and Budd-Chiari syndrome. (wikipedia.org)
  • [2] [14] Budd-Chiari syndrome may be the presenting sign of these hypercoagulable disorders. (wikipedia.org)
  • It took an MRI, colonoscopy, and endoscopy to discover she had Wilkie's syndrome. (com.pk)
  • The decision between conservative and surgical management is dependent on the severity of the symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Methods Circulating (n = 179) and hepatic expression (n = 95) of ghrelin and LEAP-2 were measured in patients with severe obesity and available liver pathology analysis undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB). (unav.edu)
  • Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), a rare form of thrombotic microangiopathy, is distinguished from the typical form by the absence of a preceding verotoxin-producing Escherichia coli infection. (chikd.org)
  • Facial weakness usually reaches maximum severity by one week after the onset of symptoms. (blogspot.com)
  • The symptoms specific to each disease depends on which blood vessels are affected, and we can classify vasculitides into large, medium, and small-vessel vasculitis . (osmosis.org)
  • At first glance, you'd think Novakova and Hikaru symptoms have nothing in common. (osmosis.org)
  • Common types of vasculitis include giant cell arteritis , takayasu arteritis, polyarteritis nodosa , kawasaki disease , wegener's granulomatosis , churg-Strauss syndrome , henoch-Schonlein purpura , etc. (osmosis.org)
  • Background: Metabolic syndrome (MetS), prediabetes (PreDM) and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) share pathophysiological pathways concerning type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) onset. (unav.edu)
  • In addition to her physical symptoms, all the uncertainty led Toprak to feel insecure and out of sorts with herself. (com.pk)
  • The cause of Budd-Chiari syndrome can be found in more than 80% of patients. (wikipedia.org)
  • His magnum opus, De Sedibus et Causis Morborum per Anatomem Indagatis , published in 1761, describes the findings of over 600 partial and complete autopsies, organised anatomically and methodically correlated with the symptoms exhibited by the patients prior to their demise. (bionity.com)
  • Eventually, she found a publication authored by a German doctor named Thomas Scholbach who specializes in gastrointestinal conditions like Wilkie's syndrome. (com.pk)
  • The primary physical findings in classic Ramsay Hunt syndrome include peripheral facial nerve paresis with associated rash or herpetic blisters in the distribution of the nervus intermedius. (blogspot.com)
  • [1] Other symptoms include belching , vomiting, weight loss, or poor appetite . (wikizero.com)
  • The epididymal head overhangs the superior pole of the testicle and is isoechoic or slightly hyperechoic to the adjacent testicular tissue. (e-ultrasonography.org)
  • At the clinic, two very different people with very different symptoms showed up. (osmosis.org)