Iliac artery endofibrosis
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| Iliac artery endofibrosis | |
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| Other names: External iliac artery endofibrosis (EIAE) | |
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Iliac artery endofibrosis (IAE) is a type of endofibrosis (thickening of the inside) of the external iliac artery.[1] Symptoms may include pain or weakness of the leg with heavy exercise.[1] Complications may include acute limb ischemia.[1]
Risk factors include sports that involve repeated movement of the hips such as cycling.[1] Diagnosis may be supported by a decrease in the ankle brachial index to less than 0.66 after exercise and confirmed by ultrasound, CT angiogram, or a MR angiogram.[1]
Treatment may involve stopping the sport that is causing the issue.[1] Angioplasty and vascular stenting do not appear useful.[1]