![](/images/graphics-bg.png)
Aortic Dissection Presenting as Acute Pancreatitis: Suspecting the Unexpected
Joint Authors
Hafeez, Adam
Halalau, Alexandra
Karmo, Dillon
Mercado-Alamo, Adrian
Source
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-01-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Aortic dissection is a life-threatening condition in which the inner layer of the aorta tears.
Blood surges through the tear, causing the inner and middle layers of the aorta to separate (dissect).
It is considered a medical emergency.
We report a case of a healthy 56-year-old male who presented to the emergency room with sudden onset of epigastric pain radiating to his back.
His blood pressure was 167/91 mmHg, equal in both arms.
His lipase was elevated at 1258 U/L, and he was clinically diagnosed with acute pancreatitis (AP).
He denied any alcohol consumption, had no evidence for gallstones, and had normal triglyceride level.
Two days later, he endorsed new suprapubic tenderness radiating to his scrotum, along with worsening epigastric pain.
A MRCP demonstrated evidence of an aortic dissection (AD).
CT angiography demonstrated a Stanford type B AD extending into the proximal common iliac arteries.
His aortic dissection was managed medically with rapid blood pressure control.
The patient had excellent recovery and was discharged home without any surgical intervention.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hafeez, Adam& Karmo, Dillon& Mercado-Alamo, Adrian& Halalau, Alexandra. 2018. Aortic Dissection Presenting as Acute Pancreatitis: Suspecting the Unexpected. Case Reports in Cardiology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1140953
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hafeez, Adam…[et al.]. Aortic Dissection Presenting as Acute Pancreatitis: Suspecting the Unexpected. Case Reports in Cardiology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1140953
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hafeez, Adam& Karmo, Dillon& Mercado-Alamo, Adrian& Halalau, Alexandra. Aortic Dissection Presenting as Acute Pancreatitis: Suspecting the Unexpected. Case Reports in Cardiology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1140953
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1140953