Acute abdomen due to intestinal ischemia as an initial presentation of polyarteritis nodosa.
2010
Cem Cengız, and
Kutluk Pampal, and
Semra Doğan, and
Safak Bulut, and
Sedat Boyacioğlu
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D007422
Intestines
The section of the alimentary canal from the STOMACH to the ANAL CANAL. It includes the LARGE INTESTINE and SMALL INTESTINE.
Intestine
D007511
Ischemia
A hypoperfusion of the BLOOD through an organ or tissue caused by a PATHOLOGIC CONSTRICTION or obstruction of its BLOOD VESSELS, or an absence of BLOOD CIRCULATION.
Ischemias
D008875
Middle Aged
An adult aged 45 - 64 years.
Middle Age
D010488
Polyarteritis Nodosa
A form of necrotizing non-granulomatous inflammation occurring primarily in medium-sized ARTERIES, often with microaneurysms. It is characterized by muscle, joint, and abdominal pain resulting from arterial infarction and scarring in affected organs. Polyarteritis nodosa with lung involvement is called CHURG-STRAUSS SYNDROME.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000006
Abdomen, Acute
A clinical syndrome with acute abdominal pain that is severe, localized, and rapid in onset. Acute abdomen may be caused by a variety of disorders, injuries, or diseases.
Abdomens, Acute,Acute Abdomen,Acute Abdomens
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