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Combined superior mesenteric artery syndrome and nutcraker syndrome presenting as acute pancreatitis: a case report

Síndrome da artéria mesentérica superior em combinação com síndrome de quebra-nozes manifestando-se como pancreatite aguda: relato de caso

Bárbara Neto Castro; Ana Rita Ferreira; Susana Graça; Manuel Oliveira

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Abstract

Abstract: Superior mesenteric artery syndrome designates compression of the third part of the duodenum between the superior mesenteric artery and the aorta. This condition has a low incidence, being more common in thin young women. Nutcracker syndrome is compression of the left renal vein between the superior mesenteric artery and the aorta. Both entities are rare, and their coexistence has been reported in a few cases. Conservative treatment targeting weight gain is sufficient in most cases. An association between the superior mesenteric artery syndrome and acute pancreatitis has rarely been reported. We intend to describe the case of an 18-year-old girl who was admitted to the emergency room with epigastric pain and emesis. Our investigation revealed acute acalculous pancreatitis. During work-up, we discovered superior mesenteric artery syndrome and a compressed left renal vein. The patient is on conservative treatment, and her symptoms have improved.

Keywords

superior mesenteric artery syndrome, nutcracker syndrome, acute pancreatitis, rare diseases

Resumo

Resumo: A síndrome da artéria mesentérica superior designa compressão da terceira parte do duodeno pela artéria mesentérica superior e a aorta. Essa condição tem uma baixa incidência, sendo mais comum em mulheres jovens magras. A síndrome de quebra-nozes resulta da compressão da veia renal esquerda pela artéria mesentérica superior e a aorta. Ambas as entidades são raras, e a sua coexistência foi descrita em poucos casos. Tratamento conservador com o objetivo de ganho ponderal é suficiente na maioria dos casos. A associação entre a síndrome da artéria mesentérica superior e a pancreatite aguda foi raramente relatada. Pretendemos descrever o caso de uma jovem de 18 anos que recorreu ao serviço de urgência com epigastralgia e vômitos. A investigação realizada revelou pancreatite aguda alitiásica. Durante o estudo complementar, foi identificada a síndrome da artéria mesentérica superior, bem como uma veia renal esquerda comprimida. A paciente encontra-se em tratamento conservador, apresentando melhora clínica.
 

Palavras-chave

síndrome da artéria mesentérica superior, síndrome de quebra-nozes, pancreatite aguda, doenças raras

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Submitted date:
12/26/2022

Accepted date:
04/10/2023

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