Real-time ultrasound: Key factor in identifying celiac artery compression syndrome

The median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) or celiac artery compression syndrome (CACS) is a rare entity, presenting clinically with postprandial abdominal pain and weight loss. The diagnosis is made on computed tomography (CT) angiography, which reveals extrinsic compression of the proximal part o...

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Autores principales: Tembey, Raina Anil, Bajaj, Aneeta S, Wagle, Prasad K, Ansari, Abdul Samad
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2015
Materias:
Abdominal Radiology
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4419433/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25969647
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0971-3026.155882
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Sumario:The median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) or celiac artery compression syndrome (CACS) is a rare entity, presenting clinically with postprandial abdominal pain and weight loss. The diagnosis is made on computed tomography (CT) angiography, which reveals extrinsic compression of the proximal part of the celiac artery by the median arcuate ligament, producing a characteristic hooked appearance. We report a case of the celiac artery compression syndrome, diagnosed by Doppler USG evaluation.

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