Presentation
Vague abdominal pain.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Nutcracker syndrome
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Two left renal veins are seen with the upper one being trapped and attenuated by the reduced aorto-mesenteric angle.
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The aorto-mesenteric angle is reduced.
Case Discussion
Nutcracker syndrome describes the symptomatic presentation of the entrapment of the left renal vein between the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery. The normal aorto-mesenteric angle is 38-65 degrees.