Celiac Artery Compression Syndrome

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A rare condition caused by the median arcuate ligament compressing the celiac trunk, which supplies blood to the upper abdominal organs. Presenting signs and symptoms include chronic, recurrent abdominal pain especially postprandially, weight loss, and occasionally an abdominal bruit.

**Synonyms:** - Celiac Axis Syndrome - Celiac artery compression syndrome - Dunbar Syndrome - Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome