Exercise-related transient abdominal pain secondary to median arcuate ligament syndrome: a case report

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (13) ◽  
pp. 1246-1249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivy N. Haskins ◽  
Jeffrey N. Harr ◽  
Fred Brody
1970 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-76
Author(s):  
Leandro Urquiza Marques Alves Da Silva ◽  
Rodrigo Ribeiro Tiengo

Introdução: A Síndrome do Ligamento Arqueado Mediano, também denominada Síndrome da Compressão do Tronco Celíaco decorre da compressão do Tronco Celíaco pelo ligamento Arqueado Mediano, comprometendo o fluxo sanguíneo e causando sintomas. O grau de compressão varia com as fases do ciclo respiratório, devido a mobilidade das estruturas, sendo maior na expiração. Casuística: O trabalho relata o caso de uma paciente com quadro de dor abdominal crônica, mal definida, há cerca de 25 anos. Os sintomas eram desencadeados pela ingestão de alimentos. Foram realizados exames de imagem para investigação diagnóstica que demonstraram alterações típicas da compressão do Tronco Celíaco pelo Ligamento Arqueado Mediano, como o aspecto em “gancho” na angiotomografia multislice do abdome e aumento das velocidades sistólica e diastólica, no estudo ultrassonográfico com Doppler. Discussão: Diante do quadro clínico apresentado pela paciente, estabeleceu-se o diagnóstico da Síndrome do Ligamento Arqueado Mediano, caracterizada pelos achados imagenológicos citados, associados aos sintomas de dor abdominal crônica, mal definida, geralmente desencadeada pela alimentação. Os estudos de imagem também permitiram a exclusão de outras patologias que poderiam ser a causa das dores da paciente. Conclusão: Os achados de imagem são fundamentais para o diagnóstico da síndrome, pois quando presentes têm alta especificidade e ainda podem excluir outras condições que poderiam causar dor abdominal crônica. O tratamento consiste na secção do ligamento, sua indicação ainda permanece controversa na literatura.Palavras chave: Ligamento Arqueado Mediano, tronco celíaco, compressão vascular.ABSTRACTIntroduction: The Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome, also called Syndrome Compression of the results from of Celiac Trunk compression by the ligament Arched Median, compromising blood flow and causing symptoms. The degree of compression varies with the phases of the respiratory cycle, because of the mobility of the structures, being greater during expiration. Case report: The case reports a history of a patient with chronic abdominal pain, ill-defined, about 25 years. The symptoms were triggered by the ingestion of food .Performed imaging exams that showed changes typical of compression of the Celiac Trunk by Median arcuate ligament, as the appearance of "hook" on multislice CT angiography of the abdomen and increase in systolic and diastolic velocities at Doppler ultrasonographic examinations. Discussion: Given the clinical history presented by the patient, we established the diagnosis of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome, characterized by the above imaging findings and symptoms associated with chronic abdominal pain, ill-defined, usually triggered by food. Imaging studies also allowed the exclusion of other pathologies that could be the cause of the patient’s pain. Conclusion: The imaging findings are essential for the diagnosis of the syndrome, because they have high specificity and can still rule out other conditions that could cause abdominal pain chronic. The treatment consists in section of the ligament, its indication is still controversial in literature. Key words: Arcuate ligament, celiac trunk, vascular compression 


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Roberto Bustos ◽  
Michail Papamichail ◽  
Alberto Mangano ◽  
Valentina Valle ◽  
Pier Cristoforo Giulianotti

Abstract The Median Arcuate Ligament (MAL) syndrome is the symptomatic compression of the celiac trunk by the MAL and other ganglionic periaortic tissue. Despite its rarity, this condition is significant from a clinical, diagnostic and management standpoint and it is usually a diagnosis of exclusion. A 61-year-old female with history of intermittent postprandial epigastric pain was diagnosed with MAL syndrome during CT scan imaging (no other causes of pain were identified). Patient successfully underwent robotic MAL release with symptoms improvement after surgery. The robotic approach is feasible and may allow a very precise and delicate dissection with release of the MAL.


2019 ◽  
Vol 114 (1) ◽  
pp. S1526-S1527
Author(s):  
Hussam Tayel ◽  
Hesham Tayel ◽  
Sagar V. Mehta ◽  
Rodrigo Duarte-Chavez ◽  
Brian Kim ◽  
...  

2018 ◽  
Vol 50 (4) ◽  
pp. e410
Author(s):  
M.T. Illiceto ◽  
G. Lisi ◽  
M. Filippone ◽  
N. Marino ◽  
M. Di Pietro ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 2016
Author(s):  
Preethi Subramanian ◽  
Rajan Vaithianathan

Median arcuate ligament syndrome is an uncommon cause for abdominal pain and weight loss, caused by median arcuate ligament compressing the celiac plexus or artery. Median arcuate ligament is the continuation of the posterior diaphragm which passes superior to celiac artery and surrounds the aorta. In this case report, A 67 year old male presented with complaints of sudden onset chest pain and loss of weight for the past 6 months. CECT thorax and abdomen it showed features of focal stenosis of coeliac axis and post stenotic dilation of the coeliac trunk suggesting median arcuate ligament syndrome. Laparoscopic median arcuate ligament release was done to relieve the patient from symptoms. Diagnosis of median arcuate ligament syndrome should be considered in a patient presenting with chest pain and weight loss with normal cardiac status and unexplained etiology.


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