[Spontaneous dissection of the upper mesenteric artery: a rare cause of acute abdominal pain].

Background: Acute abdominal pain is a common complaint and one with which many general practitioners and first-line specialists are faced. The differential diagnosis is extensive and appropriate selection of additional diagnostics is therefore very important.

Case Description: We present a 48-year-old male with acute abdominal pain and with no medical history suggesting the cause of this pain.