Leriche's syndrome is the term used when the following symptoms related to peripheral arterial disease of the legs are present:
- Muscle wasting (atrophy) of the leg
- Buttock, thigh, or calf pain
Leriche's syndrome usually occurs in men and commonly also causes impotence (erectile dysfunction). Impotence is common in men with lack of adequate blood flow (arterial insufficiency). Blockages can decrease blood flow to the arteries that supply the penis.
Credits
| Author | Robin Parks, MS |
| Editor | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | David A. Szalay, MD - Vascular Surgery |
| Last Updated | October 30, 2007 |
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