[Aneurysm of the superior mesenteric vein: imaging findings]

J Radiol. 2003 Jul-Aug;84(7-8 Pt 1):857-60.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The authors report two uncommon cases of incidental superior mesenteric vein aneurysm in two asymptomatic women. Patients underwent ultrasonography, CT and MR angiography. The etiology, clinical features and treatment are discussed along with a review of to the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aneurysm / diagnosis*
  • Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography*
  • Mesenteric Veins / diagnostic imaging
  • Mesenteric Veins / pathology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler*