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Gaillard F, Ranchod A, Bell D, et al. Superior mesenteric artery compression disorders. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 29 Mar 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-17019
There are two distinct vascular compression disorders due to compression of another structure by the superior mesenteric artery. The terminology is sometimes confusing and they can occur in association.
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superior mesenteric artery syndrome (Wilkie syndrome): compression of the third part of the duodenum by the SMA
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nutcracker syndrome (renal vein entrapment syndrome): compression of the left renal vein by the SMA
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1. Fong JK, Poh AC, Tan AG, Taneja R. Imaging findings and clinical features of abdominal vascular compression syndromes. AJR. American journal of roentgenology. 203 (1): 29-36. doi:10.2214/AJR.13.11598 - Pubmed
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