superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome

partial obstruction of third part of duodenum by superior mesenteric artery (SMA)

seen with:

marked weight loss
anorexia nervosa
total body casting

x-ray:

distension of proximal duodenum
classically disappears when prone

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© 2002, C.E. Kahn, Jr.
2002-04-18