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From the case: SMA thromboembolism, splenic infarcts

Modality: CT

SMA thromboembolism

SMA thromboembolism, splenic infarcts

contributed by Dr Natalie Yang on September 3, 2009

Systems: Vascular

Gastrointestinal

Modality: CT

SMA thromboembolism

From the case:

SMA thromboembolism, splenic infarcts - “SMA thrombosis with dilated small bowel. Note two splenic infarcts, suggesting a thromboembolic cause. Old left apical renal scar, either...”

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Acute superior mesenteric artery occlusion - “An acute superior mesenteric artery occlusion, which can then result in an acute mesenteric ischaemia can be a life threatening event due to the ar...”

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