A Giant Superior Mesenteric Artery Aneurysm Mimicking an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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A Giant Superior Mesenteric Artery Aneurysm Mimicking an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.
Superior mesenteric artery aneurysms are a rare clinical finding but can present with a wide range of symptoms. They are associated with a high risk of rupture, as well as high morbidity and mortality. We present a case of a 38-year-old female who presented with acute abdominal pain and a pulsatile palpable mass in the right epigastric region without other signs or symptoms.
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عنوان ژورنال: AORTA
سال: 2013
ISSN: 2325-4637
DOI: 10.12945/j.aorta.2013.12.010