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Spontaneous isolated celiac artery dissection

Tuba Cimilli Ozturk1, Serpil Yaylaci, Onur Yesil

  • 1Umraniye Training and Research Hospital Emergency Medicine Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey.

Journal of Research in Medical Sciences : the Official Journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
|November 18, 2011
PubMed

Insights

Spontaneous isolated celiac artery dissection is a rare cause of epigastric discomfort. This case highlights the importance of considering rare vascular emergencies in dyspepsia diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Dyspepsia is a common emergency department presentation.
  • Aortic dissection and aneurysm are considered in differential diagnoses for persistent epigastric symptoms.

Observation:

  • A case of spontaneous isolated celiac artery dissection was identified.
  • The dissection involved only the main celiac artery without branch vessel compromise or visceral damage.

Findings:

  • Computed tomography scans confirmed the spontaneous isolated celiac artery dissection.
  • This rare condition presented without typical signs of branch vessel involvement.

Implications:

  • Highlights a rare cause of epigastric pain.
  • Emphasizes the utility of advanced imaging in diagnosing uncommon vascular emergencies.

Keywords:
Celiac ArteryDissectionIsolatedSplanchnic ArterySpontaneous

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