6th Annual WML Academic Symposium

Poster Presentation
Time: 4:00-5:30
Presenter(s): Mary Catherine Murphy
Title: Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome in Active Male
Developed under the guidance of Dr. Sarah Christie , Exercise Science

A 22 year old male collegiate lacrosse athlete had insidious complaints of severe nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain. Athlete was referred to 3 GI specialists, who conducted a variety of tests with no abnormalities. Final MRI revealed an acute aortomesentaric angle of 12 degrees leading to the final diagnosis.