Scientific research

External Iliac Artery Endofibrosis: A Rare Condition With Distinct Presentations

13 April 2026 Backgroung: External iliac artery (EIA) endofibrosis is a rare, non-atherosclerotic condition affecting endurance athletes, commonly presenting as exercise-induced claudication. It is typically underdiagnosed and misattributed to musculoskeletal or...

External iliac vein thrombosis in an athletic cyclist with a history of external iliac artery endofibrosis and thrombosis

01 November 2011 External iliac artery endofibrosis describes an intimal subendothelial fibrosis leading to wall thickening and stenosis that has been described in high-performance athletes. There are anatomical, mechanical, and probably metabolic factors that may...