Research Article

DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijrsr.20251605.0054
Subject:
Gastrointestinal Radiology
KeyWords:
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome, Dunbar Syndrome, Celiac Artery Compression, CT Angiography, Postprandial Pain, Vascular Compre
Abstract:
Dunbar Syndrome, also known as Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS) or Celiac Artery Compression Syndrome, is a rare vascular condition caused by external compression of the celiac artery by the median arcuate ligament. This leads to reduced blood flow to abdominal organs and presents with non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms, predominantly postprandial abdominal pain. First described in the 1960s, the syndrome involves both vascular compromise and nerve irritation, making diagnosis and management particularly complex