Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common medical condition but the predisposing anatomical factors, which may be amenable to a definitive treatment, are usually overlooked; a high index of clinical suspicion is the key to an early diagnosis. We report here one such case of May-Thurner syndrome to raise awareness. May-Thurner syndrome (iliac vein compression syndrome) should be suspected in case of extensive DVT of leg, particularly involving iliac vein on the left side. The prognosis is improved with thrombolysis followed by angioplasty and stent to address the venous stenosis.

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a common medical condition but the predisposing anatomical factors, which may be amenable to a definitive treatment, are usually overlooked; a high index of clinical suspicion is the key to an early diagnosis. We report here one such case of May-Thurner syndrome to rais...