title: Superior mesenteric artery syndrome secondary to brucellosis - A case report.
abstract: Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome is a rare condition characterized by duodenal obstruction due to extrinsic compression by SMA. Any condition which results in rapid, significant weight loss can cause SMA syndrome. Brucellosis is a common cause of pyrexia of unknown origin which can result in loss of appetite and weight loss. Brucellosis resulting in SMA syndrome has not been described in literature. We present a case of SMA syndrome resulting from weight loss due to brucellosis along with a brief review of relevant literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka India.
authors.forename: Seetharam
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Prasad
authors.forename: Ramachandra
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lingadakai
authors.forename: Kishanchand
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Chethan
authors.forename: Zeeshan
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Abdul
keywords: Aortomesenteric angle; Aortomesenteric distance; Superior mesenteric artery; Weight loss