Presentation
Recurrent episodes of vomiting.
Patient Data
Age: 10 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome
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The 3rd part of the duodenum is compressed between the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery with consequential dilatation of the proximal duodenum and stomach.
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Reduced aortomesenteric distance and aortomesenteric angle measuring 4 mm and 20 degrees, respectively.
Normally, the aortomesenteric angle and aortomesenteric distance are 25-60° and 10-28 mm, respectively.
Case Discussion
Superior mesenteric artery syndrome is suggested.