Chronic Abdominal Pain, an Overlooked Diagnosis of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Chronic Abdominal Pain, an Overlooked Diagnosis of Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)

Published:2022-03-01 Issue:1 Volume:43 Page:95-99
ISSN:1857-8985
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Author:

Nikolova Dafina¹,Antovic Svetozar²,Karagjozov Pance²,Kitevski Vilijam²,Trajkovska Meri¹,Dimitrova Magdalena G.¹,Deriban Gjorgji¹,Trpcevska Emilija Nikolovska¹,Nikolovska Ance Volkanovska¹

Affiliation:

1. University Clinic of Gastroenterohepatology, Faculty of Medicine, University Ss. Cyril and Methodius , Skopje , North Macedonia

2. University Clinic of Digestive Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University Ss. Cyril and Methodius , Skopje , North Macedonia

Abstract

Abstract Median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) is a rare condition that is often overlooked as a result of its nonspecific symptoms. It is usually presented with nausea, bloating, abdominal postprandial pain, and weight loss. The diagnosis of MALS is usually delayed and made by excluding other causes for the symptoms. The diagnosis of this syndrome is based on clinical presentation and radiological findings on computer tomography angiography (CTA) or magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). Surgery is treatment of choice, with promising results from laparoscopic surgery.

Publisher

Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Link

https://www.sciendo.com/pdf/10.2478/prilozi-2022-0009

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