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Superior Mesenteric Artery Stenosis With Dissection Secondary to Fibromuscular Dysplasia: A Case Report.
J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect
July 2024
Department of Internal Medicine, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, NJ, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Superior Mesenteric Artery (SMA) stenosis, often caused by atherosclerosis or thrombosis, leads to inadequate blood flow to the digestive organs, resulting in mesenteric ischemia, which can be chronic or acute.
- This case report discusses a 66-year-old female who experienced SMA stenosis and mesenteric ischemia as a rare result of fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD).
- The goal is to enhance awareness of mesenteric ischemia related to FMD, as there is a lack of understanding regarding its risk factors and causes.
Menetrier Disease - A Rare Presentation of Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect
July 2024
Department of Gastroenterology, RWJBH University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.
Article Synopsis
- Gastric polyps are typically asymptomatic growths stemming from the stomach lining and can be rare, with Menetrier's disease being one specific type.
- Menetrier's disease, often called giant hypertrophic gastritis, is a progressive condition that has unclear causes but requires further research due to its links to potential cancer (neoplasia).
- The case discussed highlights a situation involving Menetrier's disease linked to gastrointestinal bleeding, detailing its clinical progression and results.