Leriche syndrome
Leriche syndrome
Definition
An atherosclerotic disorder of the peripheral vascular system affecting mostly males in their later decades. It is caused by thrombotic occlusion of the abdominal aorta just above the level of the bifurcation. Clinical signs include impotence, intermittent claudication, diminished femoral pulses and cold, pallid lower extremities. Prognosis is favorable with surgical or endovascular intervention.
Also known as Leriche syndrome, leriche's syndrome — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Artery | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cardiovascular system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cardiovascular system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |