Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome Associated with Rapid Weight Loss Attributed to Amphetamine Abuse. (13th August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fazio, Richard M.; Chen, On; Eldarawy, Wael
• Other Names: Damin Daniel C. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in gastrointestinal medicine. Volume 2015(2015)
• Publication Date: 2015-08-13
• Subjects: Gastroenterology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Digestive organs -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Gastroenterology; Gastrointestinal Diseases; Digestive organs -- Diseases; Gastroenterology; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.33
• DOI: 10.1155/2015/817249
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6528

Abstract

Abstract : Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome arises from a reduction in the angle formed between the SMA and the aorta, thereby compressing the third portion of the duodenum. This phenomenon may be caused by a number of factors, one of which being acute weight loss. We report a case of a female patient presenting with abdominal pain and vomiting who developed superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome as a result of rapid weight loss, thought to be secondary to amphetamine abuse. This association can often be overlooked and, to our knowledge, has not been previously reported.