Disease or Syndrome
Leriche syndrome
Subclass of:
Arterial Occlusive Diseases; Aortic Diseases
Definitions related to leriche syndrome:
  • A condition caused by occlusion of terminal aorta, the primary branches of the ABDOMINAL AORTA, as in aortoiliac obstruction. Leriche syndrome usually occurs in males and is characterized by IMPOTENCE, absence of a pulse in the femoral arteries, weakness and numbness in the lower back, buttocks, hips, and lower limbs.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
  • An atherosclerotic disorder of the peripheral vascular system affecting mostly males in their later decades. It is caused by thrombotic occlusion of the abdominal aorta just above the level of the bifurcation. Clinical signs include impotence, intermittent claudication, diminished femoral pulses and cold, pallid lower extremities. Prognosis is favorable with surgical or endovascular intervention.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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