Isolated Superior Mesenteric Arterial Dissection: A Rare Case
Prabina Basnet, Sudeep Chapagain, Surendra Khanal, Prince Darko, Nimeshi Fernando
TL;DR
This paper presents a rare case of isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection in a 51-year-old man successfully treated with conservative management.
Contribution
The novelty lies in reporting a rare condition managed non-surgically with successful outcomes.
Findings
A 51-year-old male presented with severe epigastric pain due to ISMAD.
Conservative treatment with beta-blockers and anticoagulants was effective.
Early diagnosis and management are critical to prevent life-threatening complications.
Abstract
Isolated spontaneous superior mesenteric artery dissection (ISMAD) is an extremely rare condition with a wide range of vague clinical presentations. Notably, ISMAD is a very uncommon cause of abdominal pain and can be fatal, resulting in life-threatening complications. Therefore, this condition should not be missed and appropriately managed. Here, we report the case of a 51-year-old male presenting with severe epigastric pain who was found to have superior mesenteric artery dissection on a CT scan of the abdomen. He was managed successfully with a conservative approach, which included bowel rest, beta-blockers, and anticoagulants.
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TopicsAbdominal vascular conditions and treatments · Vascular anomalies and interventions · Esophageal and GI Pathology