Diagnostic finding

Mesenteric artery stenosis

Hemodynamically significant narrowing of the celiac, superior mesenteric, or inferior mesenteric artery, resulting in reduced splanchnic perfusion and potential acute or chronic intestinal ischemia. Possible causes are atherosclerosis, thrombosis/embolism, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome, vasculitis, fibromuscular dysplasia or dissection.

Also known as: Stenosis of mesenteric artery, Mesenteric arterial stenosis

Referencing diagnoses

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