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Leriche Syndrome MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Leriche Syndrome
Tree Number(s)
C14.907.109.661
C14.907.137.427
Unique ID
D007925
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D007925
Scope Note
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.
Entry Term(s)
Leriche's Syndrome
NLM Classification #
WG 410
Public MeSH Note
2008; see LERICHE'S SYNDROME 1963-2007
History Note
2008 (1963)
Date Established
2008/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2007/07/09
Leriche Syndrome Preferred
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