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. 2014 Oct 5;16(10):e14755. doi: 10.5812/ircmj.14755

Figure 1. Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome Accompanying With Nutcracker Syndrome: CT Findings.

Figure 1.

A) Sagittal CT scan showing the reduction of the angle (14 30) between the abdominal aorta and superior mesenteric artery. B) Axial CT scan showing decreased aortomesenteric distance (3, 9 mm). C) Coronal CT scan showing dilatation of the stomach and proximal duodenum. D) Sagittal CT scan of abdomen showing duodenal compression between the abdominal aorta and superior mesenteric artery (D: Duodenum, LRV: Left renal vein). E) Axial CT scan of abdomen demonstrating duodenal compression between the abdominal aorta and superior mesenteric artery (D, Duodenum; SMA, Superior mesenteric artery). F) Axial CT scan showing dilated left renal vein owing to superior mesenteric artery compressing (white arrow).