Podcast #374: Iliac Artery Endofibrosis
Show: Emergency Medical Minute
Author: Sue Chilton, MD
Educational Pearls:
- An unusual cause of leg pain that can mimic sciatica/claudication
- Predominantly occurring in high endurance athletes, particularly cyclists and runners
- More common in men
- Check supine ABIs 1 minute after activity in the ED: a value < 0.5 is 80% sensitive
References:
Mansour A, Murney S, Jordan K, Laperna L. Endofibrosis: an unusual cause of leg pain in an athlete. J Sports Med Phys Fitness. 2016 Jan-Feb;56(1-2):157-61. Epub 2015 Jul 3. PubMed PMID: 26140352.
Peach G, Schep G, Palfreeman R, Beard JD, Thompson MM, Hinchliffe RJ. Endofibrosis and kinking of the iliac arteries in athletes: a systematic review. Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2012;43(2):208–17.
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