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Robinson C, Yasin Z, Patel P, Zebda H. A Rare Presentation of Polyarteritis Nodosa. Cureus 2022; 14:e21925. [PMID: 35273868 PMCID: PMC8901107 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.21925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Polyarteritis nodosa (PAN) is a rare form of necrotizing medium-vessel vasculitis. PAN has the potential for widespread organ involvement, but the skin, renal, neurologic, and musculoskeletal systems are most commonly involved. A definitive diagnosis can be made with a biopsy of an easily accessible organ such as the skin or an involved nerve or muscle. We present a case of a 66-year-old female with no significant past medical history who presented with chest and epigastric pain. She was subsequently found to have computed tomography angiography (CTA) findings consistent with PAN, including areas of arterial narrowing alternating with areas of aneurysmal dilation confined to the mesenteric arteries. A biopsy of the involved arteries was deemed unsafe and ultimately not performed. Her lab findings were remarkable for elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) and unremarkable for a broad infectious disease workup. Suspicion of PAN was further strengthened by a positive response to, and eventual full recovery on, high-dose steroids alone.
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Xu JJ, Rasuli P, Burns KD. Case Report: Segmental Arterial Mediolysis, a Rare Cause of Hypertension. Can J Kidney Health Dis 2020; 7:2054358120950885. [PMID: 32913655 PMCID: PMC7444149 DOI: 10.1177/2054358120950885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2020] [Accepted: 07/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Rationale: The differential diagnosis for hypertension with elevated plasma renin is broad. This case illustrates one of the rarer, and therefore underrecognized, causes of high renin hypertension. Presenting concerns of the patient: A 41-year-old man with a medical history significant for multiple ischemic strokes and dyslipidemia presented for assessment of decreased renal function and resistant hypertension. His initial workup for secondary causes of hypertension was remarkable for an elevated plasma renin and normal aldosterone. Further investigation with computed tomography (CT) angiography was performed, which demonstrated multiple bilateral renal aneurysms and infarcts. Diagnoses: After ruling out other potential causes of bilateral renal aneurysms and infarcts, a diagnosis of segmental arterial mediolysis (SAM) was made. Interventions: Optimization of antihypertensive regimen, counseling regarding regular home blood pressure monitoring, and smoking cessation. Outcomes: The patient achieved excellent blood pressure control, stable renal function, and had no further strokes or other vascular events. Teaching points: Our case demonstrates the importance of considering SAM in the diagnosis of hypertension with elevated plasma renin and as a vasculitis mimic. It also highlights the importance of considering renal vascular imaging in the workup of resistant hypertension.
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- Jieqing Jessica Xu
- Department of Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Angiography and Interventional Radiology, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Peng KX, Davila VJ, Stone WM, Shamoun FE, Naidu SG, McBane RD, Money SR. Natural history and management outcomes of segmental arterial mediolysis. J Vasc Surg 2020; 70:1877-1886. [PMID: 31761101 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2019.02.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2018] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Segmental arterial mediolysis (SAM) is a poorly understood, nonatherosclerotic, noninflammatory disease resulting from arterial medial degeneration. Patients may present with aneurysm, dissection, stenosis, or bleeding from visceral or renal arteries. Treatment algorithms are poorly characterized. METHODS A retrospective review of all patients diagnosed with SAM was performed at our institution. Patients were identified by established criteria that include clinical presentation in combination with radiographic and serologic findings. Demographics, presenting symptoms, diagnostic evaluation, management, and outcomes were reviewed. RESULTS There were 117 patients diagnosed with SAM between 2000 and 2016; 67.5% (n = 79) were male. Mean age was 52.7 years (range, 23.4-90 years); 69.2% (n = 81) presented with acute abdominal pain, 22.2% (n = 26) with flank pain, and 19.7% (n = 23) with back pain; 15.4% (n = 18) had abdominal pain longer than 30 days; 13.7% (n = 16) had acute hypertension, and 5.1% (n = 6) were hypotensive; 10.3% (n = 12) were asymptomatic. There were 93 (79.5%) dissections and 61 (52.1%) aneurysms. Hemorrhage was seen in 10 (8.5%). The celiac axis was affected in 54.7% (n = 64), renal arteries in 49.6% (n = 5 8), superior mesenteric artery in 43.6% (n = 51), and inferior mesenteric artery in 2.6% (n = 3). After diagnosis of SAM, aspirin was prescribed in 60.7% (n = 71). Statins were prescribed in 29.9% (n = 35). Antihypertensive medications were prescribed in 65% (n = 76), including beta blockers in 42.7% (n = 50); 40.2% (n = 47) of patients were prescribed anticoagulation. Interventions were performed in 26 (22%) patients; 13 had endovascular intervention only, 9 open surgery only, and 4 open and endovascular interventions. Of the 17 patients undergoing endovascular intervention, 19 procedures were performed, most commonly embolization (78.9% [n = 15]), followed by stenting (10.5% [n = 2]). Of the 13 patients undergoing open surgery, 14 procedures were performed, including arterial bypass (50% [n = 7]) and splenectomy with aneurysm ligation (15.4% [n = 2]). Other surgery involved thrombectomy (21.4% [n = 3]) and angioplasty (14.3% [n = 2]). Only 11.5% (n = 3) experienced a perioperative complication, including one hematoma, one abscess, and one death secondary to ongoing hemorrhage. Follow-up imaging was performed in 96.6% (n = 112). Mean follow-up was 1258 days (range, 2-5017 days). Of these, 27.7% (n = 31) had regression, 43.8% (n = 49) stability, and 28.6% (n = 32) progression. Average time between initial diagnosis and progression was 666 days. CONCLUSIONS SAM is an uncommon disease that may require intervention; it is therefore important that the vascular surgery community be aware of this disease. Follow-up imaging is required to monitor for disease progression.
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- Kate X Peng
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, Ariz.
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, Ariz
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, Ariz
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- Department of Cardiology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, Minn
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, Ariz
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- Department of Vascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, Minn
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Phoenix, Ariz
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Duffy E, Yan J, Spitz JA, Ireland C, Shah R, Lin CT, Zimmerman J. Sporadic Abdominal Malady in a Female Mandating a Diagnosis. Am J Med 2020; 133:e120-e123. [PMID: 31525339 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2019.08.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2019] [Revised: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/27/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Eamon Duffy
- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD.
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
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A Review of Primary Vasculitis Mimickers Based on the Chapel Hill Consensus Classification. Int J Rheumatol 2020; 2020:8392542. [PMID: 32148510 PMCID: PMC7049422 DOI: 10.1155/2020/8392542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2019] [Accepted: 01/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Primary systemic vasculitides are rare diseases that may manifest similarly to more commonly encountered conditions. Depending on the size of the vessel affected (large vessel, medium vessel, or small vessel), different vasculitis mimics must be considered. Establishing the right diagnosis of a vasculitis mimic will prevent unnecessary immunosuppressive therapy.
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Skeik N, Olson SL, Hari G, Pavia ML. Segmental arterial mediolysis (SAM): Systematic review and analysis of 143 cases. Vasc Med 2019; 24:549-563. [DOI: 10.1177/1358863x19873410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Segmental arterial mediolysis (SAM) is a rare but serious nonatherosclerotic, noninflammatory vasculopathy of unknown etiology that often results in dissection, aneurysm, occlusion, or stenosis of, primarily, the abdominal arteries. Current literature lacks consensus on diagnostic criteria and management options for SAM. This review summarizes 143 cases and aims to advance appropriate recognition and management of SAM. Literature review of all relevant SAM case studies from 2005 to 2018 yielded 126 individual SAM cases from 66 reports. We identified 17 additional SAM cases from our center, bringing our analysis to 143 patients. Patients with SAM were most commonly men (68%) in their 60s. Hypertension (43%), tobacco use (12%), and hyperlipidemia (12%) were common comorbidities. Abdominal pain (80%) and intraabdominal bleeding (50%) were the most common presenting symptoms. Computed tomography was the most frequently used imaging method (78%), and histology was available in 44% of cases. The most commonly affected vessels were the superior mesenteric (53%), hepatic (45%), celiac (36%), renal (26%), and splenic (25%) arteries with aneurysm (76%), dissection (61%), and arterial rupture (46%). Treatments included coil embolization (28%), abdominal organ surgery (24%), open arterial repair (21%), and medical management (20%). Case-specific treatment modalities yielded symptom relief in the vast majority (91%) of patients, with a mortality rate of 7%.
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- Nedaa Skeik
- Vascular Medicine Section, Minneapolis Heart Institute, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Vascular Medicine Section, Minneapolis Heart Institute, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Vascular Medicine Section, Minneapolis Heart Institute, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Vascular Medicine Section, Minneapolis Heart Institute, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Ko M, Kamimura K, Sakamaki A, Niwa Y, Tominaga K, Mizuno K, Terai S. Rare Mesenteric Arterial Diseases: Fibromuscular Dysplasia and Segmental Arterial Mediolysis and Literature Review. Intern Med 2019; 58:3393-3400. [PMID: 31327836 PMCID: PMC6928505 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.3094-19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) and segmental arterial mediolysis (SAM) are noninflammatory, nonatherosclerotic arterial diseases that cause aneurysm, occlusion, and thromboses. These diseases are rarely seen in mesenteric arterial lesions; however, as they can be lethal if appropriate management is not provided, the accumulation of clinical information from cases is essential. We herein report the cases of a 57-year-old man diagnosed with FMD and a 63-year-old man diagnosed with SAM. We conclude that an early diagnosis with imaging modalities and clinical information followed by the appropriate treatment improves the prognosis of these arterial diseases.
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- Masayoshi Ko
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata University, Japan
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Vasculitis mimics need to be differentiated from primary and secondary vasculitides as described in the Chapel Hill nomenclature. The clinical symptomatology resembles that of vasculitis of small and medium, rarely also large vessels and hence imitates the classical vasculitic disorders. Pathogenetically, the causes are partly genetic mutations, embolization syndromes, infections and substance abuse. Also, B‑cell lymphomas can mimic vasculitis. The present manuscript summarizes the vasculitis mimics.
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- I Kötter
- Rheumatologie, Klinische Immunologie, Nephrologie, Asklepios Klinik Altona, Paul-Ehrlich-Str. 1, 22763, Hamburg, Deutschland.
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- Internistisch-rheumatologische Praxis, Jürgensallee 44, 22609, Hamburg, Deutschland
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Introduction Segmental arterial mediolysis (SAM) is a rare, non-atherosclerotic, non-inflammatory vascular disease mostly affecting medium to large sized abdominal arteries which may cause aneurysms, stenosis, and haemorrhage. Report A case is reported of a patient with SAM affecting the renal arteries bilaterally, where the diagnosis was made by excluding other inflammatory, immunological, and infectious mimickers. Discussion As SAM carries a significant mortality and morbidity from end organ ischaemia, infarction, or haemorrhage, it should be considered in any patient presenting with abdominal pain. Segmental arterial mediolysis (SAM) should be considered in a patient presenting with acute severe abdominal pain because of the high mortality risk secondary to haemorrhage. The mechanism of aneurysms, stenoses, and haemorrhage is thought to involve disruption of the arterial media. SAM can be differentiated from its other mimickers by its clinical, laboratory, and radiological findings.
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