50 year old female has right flank pain that occurs when walking. Extensive workup for non vascular causes was done and a severe stenosis in the abdominal aorta was found. During further workup, the patient had typical symptoms of leg claudication. However, it was their flank pain that was causing the most concern. Flank pain due to claudication is rare.
Renal vein stent placed for Nutracker Syndrome was placed too far into the IVC and causing pain. Stent was partially removed.
Review of the clinical findings and their usefulness in identifying patients with peripheral arterial disease
64 year old female with severe short distance claudication limiting the patients ability to work