Zhang X, Zhao D, Chen Z, Sun Y. Protein-losing enteropathy as a complication of spontaneous isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection: A case report.
Medicine (Baltimore) 2020;
99:e20580. [PMID:
32569184 PMCID:
PMC7310960 DOI:
10.1097/md.0000000000020580]
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Protein-losing enteropathy and spontaneous isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection are both rare clinically. Protein-losing enteropathy due to superior mesenteric artery dissection is extremely rare.
PATIENT CONCERNS
A 46-year-old male with acute abdominal pain and hematochezia was diagnosed with a complete occlusion of the superior mesenteric artery because of dissection. He suffered from diarrhea and hypoproteinemia after an emergency thromboendarterectomy.
DIAGNOSES
Based on laboratory tests and capsule endoscopy inspection, a diagnosis of protein-losing enteropathy was made.
INTERVENTIONS
Endovascular treatment was provided.
OUTCOMES
After stent placement, he quickly recovered without a recurrence of symptoms.
CONCLUSION
Protein-losing enteropathy is a serious complication of an isolated superior mesenteric artery dissection. Restoring the patency of the superior mesenteric artery is keyed for the treatment of this complication.
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