Presentation
Abdominal pain, progressive distention and vomiting.
Patient Data
Age: 13 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome
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Markedly dilated stomach and proximal duodenum, with an abrupt cut-off at the point at which the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) crosses over the 3rd portion of the duodenum. The downstream small bowel is not dilated.
Case Discussion
Features on CT scan are most consistent with superior mesenteric artery syndrome.
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