Superior mesenteric artery (SMA) syndrome or Wilkie syndrome is a rare condition that
arises when the distal third of the duodenum becomes trapped between the SMA and the
abdominal aorta causing intestinal obstruction. It is most commonly described in adolescents
and rarely in adult patients. We present an interesting case of an adult who developed
SMA syndrome from an uncommon gastric mantle cell lymphoma that was recognized early
and treated surgically.
Keywords
artery - mesenteric artery - symptomatic - early - immune system - ischemia - prevention