Superior mesenteric artery aneurysm in systemic lupus erythematosus

Clin Imaging. 1997 Jan-Feb;21(1):13-6. doi: 10.1016/0899-7071(95)00069-0.

Abstract

We present a case of giant superior mesenteric artery (SMA) aneurysm in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance, and angiographic findings are discussed. To our knowledge, SLE associated with a giant SMA aneurysm as a late complication of previous lupus mesenteric arteritis has not been reported previously.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm / diagnosis*
  • Aneurysm / etiology
  • Angiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / diagnosis
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Mesenteric Artery, Superior* / diagnostic imaging
  • Mesenteric Artery, Superior* / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography