Scientific research

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...

Cycling related common femoral artery disease: an unusual case in an otherwise healthy male

11 October 2011 A cyclist reported gradual onset, bilateral leg claudication without any atherosclerotic risk factors and with a normal vascular examination. Duplex ultrasound and magnetic resonance angiography revealed bilateral focal stenoses due to coralline...

Acute thrombosis of external iliac artery secondary to endofibrosis

01 July 2011 Iliac endofibrosis is a rare condition caused by chronic wall stress and a subsequent progressive fibrosis that usually affects the external iliac artery. It can present with intermittent claudication and is most commonly found in young athletes...