Radiology Illustrated: Nutcracker Phenomenon and Nutcracker Syndrome

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Focusing on the medical aspects, the book explores the nutcracker phenomenon (NCP), which describes the compression of the left renal vein between major abdominal arteries. It delves into nutcracker syndrome (NCS), a condition arising from NCP that leads to symptoms such as hematuria, proteinuria, and left flank pain. The text provides a detailed examination of these conditions, their causes, and implications for patient health.