The journal of Tehran Heart Center
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Isolated dissection of the superior mesenteric artery is a rare occurrence with a hitherto unknown exact etiology. Patients may present with abdominal symptoms or hemodynamic instability. ⋯ On further evaluation, angiography revealed that the cause of pain was the dissection of the superior mesenteric artery. The patient's symptoms were diminished with conservative management, obviating the need for the angioplasty of the superior mesenteric artery.