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Nutcracker syndrome splenic artery liver cirrhosis renal vein compression case report
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Abdellatif Outrah, Oumaima Tounsi, Youssef Bouktib, Ayoub El Hajjami, Badr Boutakioute, Mariem Ouali Idrissi, & Najat Cherif Idrissi El Ganouni. (2026). Nutcracker syndrome caused by an enlarged splenic artery in a patient with cirrhosis: a case report. Pan African Medical Journal, 51(1). https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2025.51.9.47200
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Nutcracker syndrome caused by an enlarged splenic artery in a patient with cirrhosis: a case report
Abstract
Nutcracker syndrome is a rare condition caused by the compression of the left renal vein. We present the case of a 40-year-old woman with cirrhosis and splenomegaly, who developed nutcracker syndrome secondary to an enlarged splenic artery compressing the left renal vein. This case highlights the importance of considering unusual anatomical variations in cirrhotic patients presenting with flank pain. Early diagnosis can guide appropriate management and avoid complications.
