Mesenteric vascular occlusion associated with oral contraceptive use.
We report a case of mesenteric venous occlusion in a young woman receiving oral contraceptive medication. Review of the literature revealed this to be a rarely reported association. Discussion of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this entity is presented. A brief review of the literature is included.
D000328:Adult; D003276:Contraceptives, Oral / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007238:Infarction / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D008641:Mesenteric Vascular Occlusion / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000601:surgery; D008642:Mesenteric Veins
D003276:Contraceptives, Oral