Renal Nutcracker Syndrome Pathophysiology Nutcracker ...

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Renal Nutcracker Syndrome Pathophysiology

Nutcracker syndrome = compression of the left renal vein between the aorta and proximal superior mesenteric artery. Can cause microscopic/gross hematuria +/- flank pain, orthostatic proteinuria.



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Dr. Gerald Diaz

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