| Distended left renal vein: CT/sonographic normal variant. | |
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PMID: 6773339 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The left renal vein frequently demonstrates a marked variation in caliber between the part distal to the aorta and the part directly in front of the aorta. This is well seen on both computed tomography (CT) and sonography. This variation in caliber or distention is believed to be secondary to a "nutcracker " effect formed by the aorta posteriorly and the superior mesenteric artery anteriorly. The third part of the duodenum may also add to the pincer effect on the left renal vein. A series of 72 patients was examined for this variation and the relation of the caliber of the left renal vein to the anatomy of the aorta, superior vena cava, and duodenum. These patients were also evaluated for any possible relation between the presence of a distended left renal vein and a varicocele. |
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Authors:
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A J Buschi; R B Harrison; A Norman; A G Brenbridge; B R Williamson; R R Gentry; R Cole |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: AJR. American journal of roentgenology Volume: 135 ISSN: 0361-803X ISO Abbreviation: AJR Am J Roentgenol Publication Date: 1980 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1980-10-21 Completed Date: 1980-10-21 Revised Date: 2008-02-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7708173 Medline TA: AJR Am J Roentgenol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 339-42 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Aorta, Abdominal / radiography Aortic Aneurysm / diagnosis Child Diagnosis, Differential Duodenum / radiography Female Humans Male Mesenteric Arteries / radiography Middle Aged Renal Artery / analysis Renal Veins / anatomy & histology, radiography* Tomography, X-Ray Computed Ultrasonography |
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