Median arcuate ligament compression of the celiomesenteric trunk

J Clin Imaging Sci. 2011:1:8. doi: 10.4103/2156-7514.75260. Epub 2011 Jan 8.

Abstract

Median arcuate ligament (MAL) syndrome is a controversial condition characterized by compression of the celiac trunk and symptoms of intestinal angina. We present a case of MAL compressing the celiomesenteric trunk, a rare variation. We report computed tomography (CT) angiography and three-dimensional reconstructions of this rare phenomenon.

Keywords: CT angiography; Celiomesenteric trunk; median arcuate ligament.

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