title: Real-time ultrasound: Key factor in identifying celiac artery compression syndrome.
abstract: The median arcuate ligament syndrome (MALS) or celiac artery compression syndrome (CACS) is a rare entity, presenting clinically with postprandial abdominal pain and weight loss. The diagnosis is made on computed tomography (CT) angiography, which reveals extrinsic compression of the proximal part of the celiac artery by the median arcuate ligament, producing a characteristic hooked appearance. We report a case of the celiac artery compression syndrome, diagnosed by Doppler USG evaluation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology and Imaging, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Raina Anil
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Tembey
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology and Imaging, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Aneeta S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Bajaj
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Prasad K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Wagle
authors.affiliation: Department of Critical Care Medicine, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Abdul Samad
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Ansari
keywords: Celiac artery; Doppler USG; Doppler ultrasound; celiac artery compression syndrome; median arcuate ligament syndrome