How is May-Thurner diagnosed?
Diagnosis is achieved by a combination of physical examination and diagnostic testing. Diagnosis may also occur when patients present with symptoms of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT- please see this section of venous conditions) and further testing is completed.
Tests to confirm diagnosis include:
- Duplex ultrasound
- Computed tomography scan (CT)
- Intravascular ultrasound
- Angiography