Spontaneous Regression Of Segmental Arterial Mediolysis
Pupulim, L. F., & Terraz, S. (2020). Spontaneous Regression of Segmental Arterial Mediolysis. Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR, 31(5), 759. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvir.2019.12.012
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Disease Location
Liver
Personal Characteristics
58-year-old woman
Clinical Characteristics
Presented with upper abdominal pain. CT angiography demonstrated multiple fusiform aneurysms restricted to intrahepatic branches of the hepatic artery. The diagnosis of segmental arterial mediolysis (sam) was made. Treatment was conservative, consisting exclusively of antihypertensive therapy.
Remission Characteristics
1 year later, the arterial dilations had completely regressed
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
None reported
Clinical Treatment
Antihypertensive therapy
Non-Clinical Treatment
None reported