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Spontaneous celiac artery dissection
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
|May 25, 2020
Summary
Spontaneous celiac artery dissection is a rare cause of abdominal pain. Emergency physicians should consider this diagnosis in patients with unexplained back or abdominal pain.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Emergency Medicine
- Radiology
Background:
- Spontaneous celiac artery dissection is an uncommon vascular emergency.
- It typically manifests as acute abdominal or flank pain.
Observation:
- A case of a 54-year-old male with subacute back pain is presented.
- The patient was diagnosed with spontaneous celiac artery dissection.
Findings:
- Celiac artery dissection can present with varied symptoms, including back pain.
- Diagnostic imaging is crucial for identifying visceral artery dissections.
Implications:
- Emergency physicians must consider visceral artery dissection in patients with abdominal pain.
- Early recognition and diagnosis of celiac artery dissection are vital for prompt management.
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