A case of superior mesenteric artery thrombosis associated with antiphospholipid syndrome.
- Author:
Kwang Jin KIM
1
;
Jeong Wook KIM
;
Jong Hak CHOI
;
Young Hwan SEO
;
Jae Gyu KIM
;
Sae Kyung CHANG
;
Sill Moo PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine College of Medicine, Chungang University, Seoul, Korea. ekg001@chol.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Mesenteric artery;
Superior;
Thrombosis;
Antiphospholipid syndrome
- MeSH:
Abdominal Pain;
Antiphospholipid Syndrome;
Diarrhea;
Humans;
Ischemia;
Lupus Coagulation Inhibitor;
Male;
Mesenteric Arteries;
Mesenteric Artery, Superior;
Phenobarbital;
Retinal Artery;
Thrombosis;
Vascular Diseases;
Weight Loss
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2008;74(1):81-84
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) has received considerable attention due to its association with a thrombophilic disorder. Thrombotic events associated with this syndrome most often involve the venous system and occasionally the arterial system such as the cerebral, coronary, renal, and retinal arteries. Few reports on mesenteric artery thrombosis associated with APS are documented. We report a case of a 45 year old male diagnosed with superior mesenteric artery thrombosis associated with APS. The patient had symptoms of chronic mesenteric ischemia including postprandial abdominal pain, weight loss and diarrhea, and was positive for lupus anticoagulant antibody. An abdominal CT showed superior mesenteric arterial thrombosis and luminal narrowing. Symptoms were improved after anticoagulant therapy.
