Acute mesenteric ischemia

Case contributed by Heba Abdelmonem
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Abdominal pain

Patient Data

Age: 45-50 years
Gender: Male
ct

Diffuse circumferential small-bowel wall (mostly mid-jejunal) thickening with mesenteric edema and minimal free fluid. The proximal SMA starting from its aortic origin is totally occluded for about 23 mm denoting vascular thrombus.

Abnormal localized no enhancement (thrombosis) localized to the left of the aortic lumen below the renal artery origins extend for about 27 mm cranio-caudally.

Multiple small retroperitoneal lymph nodes are also noted.

Case Discussion

Arterial occlusive mesenteric ischemia is the most common type of mesenteric ischemia.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.