An abdominal CT reveals a retroaortic left renal vein. This variant predisposes to which condition?
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Correct answer: Nutcracker syndrome
A retroaortic left renal vein may be compressed between the aorta and vertebral column, causing nutcracker-like symptoms. Awareness is crucial for renal surgery.
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