Inferior mesenteric artery hemorrhage

Case contributed by Stefan Tigges
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Hematochezia.

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Female

Case Discussion

A good example of normal inferior mesenteric artery anatomy and lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage. In older adults, the most common etiology is diverticular disease.

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