Superior mesenteric artery thrombosis in a child with chronic abdominal pain

• Main Authors: A. Shamekh (Author), L.L. Goldsworthy (Author), S.A.K. Pullattayil (Author), W. Mubarak (Author), A. Shabani (Author), C.V.E. Powell (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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We present a case of a 13 year old boy with global developmental delay, due to leukoencephalopathy, recent onset of epilepsy and faltering growth. There was a background of chronic abdominal pain, considered to be gastroesophageal reflux disease. He presented with an acute exacerbation of his abdomi...