Spontaneous isolated dissection of the celiac artery: CT findings in adults.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Our objective was to describe the CT features of spontaneous isolated celiac artery dissection in a series of six otherwise healthy patients with acute abdominal pain. Although once believed rare, isolated spontaneous celiac artery dissection should be considered in the diagnosis of acute abdominal pain, especially in middle-aged adults.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Dissection
- Angiography
- Celiac Artery
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed