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Case Reports
. 2021 Feb 5;11(1):48-54.
doi: 10.1159/000512589. eCollection 2021 Jan-Apr.

Nutcracker Syndrome: A Single-Center Experience

Clara Pardinhas  1 , Carmén do Carmo  2 , Clara Gomes  2 , Luís Escada  1 , Rui Alves  1
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Nutcracker Syndrome: A Single-Center Experience

Clara Pardinhas et al. Case Rep Nephrol Dial. .

Abstract

Nutcracker syndrome, whose prevalence and natural history are still poorly known, is a clinical syndrome caused by left renal vein compression between the superior mesenteric artery and the aorta. Long-term results and treatment outcomes are not well known. Our group aimed to characterize 7 patients diagnosed with nutcracker syndrome in childhood and to describe their clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, and mostly their clinical evolution, rate of complications, and treatment outcomes.

Keywords: Clinical evolution; Diagnosis; Nutcracker syndrome; Prognosis.

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The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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Kidney ultrasound: reduction of aortomesenteric angle with LRV compression.
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