Presentation
45 year-old patient with upper abdominal pain
Patient Data
Age: 45
Gender: Male
From the case:
Median arcuate ligament syndrome
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The celiac trunk seems kinked proximally by the median arcuate ligament. This finding was confirmed on sagittal reconstructions.
Case Discussion
Celiac artery compression syndrome (also known as celiac axis syndrome, median arcuate ligament syndrome and Dunbar syndrome) is characterized by upper abdominal angina secondary to compression of the celiac trunk by the diaphragmatic crurae. ( proven with angiography - not shown here )
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