Paraspinal and Iliopsoas Edema as a Marker of an Iliofemoral Thrombosis: Case Series Report

Abstract

Isolated paraspinal and iliopsoas edema is a rare MRI finding that may occur in a wide variety of conditions. Some of them do not need emergency care and could be well diagnosed by additional symptoms. Isolated thrombosis of iliac veins is a life-threatening condition that may cause pulmonary embolism, leg gangrene or post thrombotic syndrome if not recognized in early stages. In this case series report authors describe two cases when MRI findings of paraspinal and iliopsoas muscles edema was crucial for diagnosis of isolated iliac vein thrombosis before complications occur.