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Severe Proximal Celiac Trunk Stenosis Without Significant Aortic Atherosclerosis: A Case Report
Mahfuza A Khan1, Mohammed S Alam2, Roxana Lazarescu3
1Internal Medicine, Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College, Sylhet, BGD.
Cureus
|December 8, 2025
Summary
Elderly patients with comorbidities can present complex pain symptoms. This case highlights severe celiac trunk stenosis and other vascular findings, requiring a multidisciplinary approach for accurate diagnosis and care.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Geriatric Medicine
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Elderly patients often present with multifactorial symptoms.
- Comorbidities like hypertension and smoking complicate diagnosis.
- Distinguishing incidental findings from critical pathology is challenging.
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