Superior Mesenteric Artery Stenosis with dissection secondary to fibromuscular dysplasia : A Case report

Authors

Jayasree Ravilla, PGY3, Department of Internal Medicine, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ, USAFollow
Ping He, PGY5, Department of Gastroenterology, RWJBH University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
Steven Brant, Chief of Gastroenterology, RWJBH University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
Doantrang Du, Program Director, Department of Internal Medicine, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, New Jersey.

Abstract

Superior Mesenteric Artery stenosis increases with advancing age and is usually associated with atherosclerosis or thrombosis. Mesenteric ischemia occurs when the blood flow to the visceral organs is inadequate to meet their metabolic needs. While it can be asymptomatic, the patient can experience chronic or acute mesenteric ischemia symptoms. Although not frequently encountered, SMA stenosis can be rarely caused by fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD). Here we report a case of a 66-year-old female with SMA stenosis and subsequent mesenteric ischemia secondary to FMD. The main objective of this case report is to raise awareness about the occurrence of mesenteric ischemia from FMD due to a limited understanding of its risk factors and etiology

Recommended Citation

Ravilla, Jayasree; He, Ping; Brant, Steven; and Du, Doantrang (2024) "Superior Mesenteric Artery Stenosis with dissection secondary to fibromuscular dysplasia : A Case report," Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives: Vol. 14: Iss. 4, Article 18.
DOI: 10.55729/2000-9666.1380
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.gbmc.org/jchimp/vol14/iss4/18