Acute mesenteric ischemia with abdominal skin mottling
2025
Acute mesenteric ischemia with abdominal skin mottling
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Yabe Masahiro, Nomoto Yuji, Watanabe Hitomi
Primary Institution: Niigata City General Hospital
Conclusion
Abdominal skin mottling can be recognized early and is considered a physical finding indicative of acute mesenteric ischemia.
Supporting Evidence
- Skin mottling is a prevalent clinical sign in patients with circulatory failure.
- Acute mesenteric ischemia can lead to significant gastrointestinal injury.
- Skin mottling may indicate reduced blood flow and is associated with poor outcomes.
Takeaway
A 90-year-old woman showed unusual skin changes that indicated a serious condition called acute mesenteric ischemia, which can be life-threatening.
Methodology
Case report detailing clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and imaging results.
Limitations
The case is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
90-year-old woman with Stage IV lung cancer.
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