Pitfall of isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection with normal D‐dimer level
Abstract A 51‐year‐old man with untreated hypertension developed sudden‐onset epigastric pain. Despite a normal D‐dimer level, abdominal contrast‐enhanced computed tomography revealed superior mesenteric artery dissection. Abdominal contrast‐enhanced computed tomography is mandatory when examining p...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2022-07-01
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Series: | Clinical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.6060 |
Summary: | Abstract A 51‐year‐old man with untreated hypertension developed sudden‐onset epigastric pain. Despite a normal D‐dimer level, abdominal contrast‐enhanced computed tomography revealed superior mesenteric artery dissection. Abdominal contrast‐enhanced computed tomography is mandatory when examining patients with sudden‐onset abdominal pain, even those with a normal D‐dimer level. |
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ISSN: | 2050-0904 |