Author/Authors :
Temiz, Ahmet Educational and Research Hospital - Department of Cardiology, Turkey , Bostan, Mehmet Rize University - Medical School - Department of Cardiology, Turkey , Şatıroğlu, Ömer Rize University - Medical School - Department of Cardiology, Turkey , Çetin, Mustafa Educational and Research Hospital - Department of Cardiology, Turkey , Bozkurt, Engin Rize University - Medical School - Department of Cardiology, Turkey
Abstract :
Aneurysm of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA) is a rare condition and most of them are symptomatic. Gradually increasing abdominal pain, intestinal ischemic symptoms and rupture are the most common symptoms. We herein report a giant SMA aneurysm detected in a patient with complaint of abdominal discomfort.
