Open AccessReal-time ultrasound: Key factor in identifying celiac artery compression syndrome
Author(s) -
Raina Anil Tembey,
Aneeta S Bajaj,
Prasad Wagle,
Abdul Samad Ansari
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
indian journal of radiology and imaging - new series/indian journal of radiology and imaging/indian journal of radiology and imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0971-3026
pISSN - 0970-2016
DOI - 10.4103/0971-3026.155882
Subject(s) - medicine , celiac artery , computed tomography angiography , radiology , abdominal pain , postprandial , angiography , ultrasound , doppler ultrasound , artery , insulin
The median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) or celiac artery compression syndrome (CACS) is a rare entity, presenting clinically with postprandial abdominal pain and weight loss. The diagnosis is made on computed tomography (CT) angiography, which reveals extrinsic compression of the proximal part of the celiac artery by the median arcuate ligament, producing a characteristic hooked appearance. We report a case of the celiac artery compression syndrome, diagnosed by Doppler USG evaluation.