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Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)

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I suspect that my 15 year old daughter may have MALS. She has had constant abdominal pain for 2 years that has just gotten worse. She spent a week in the hospital for severe abdominal pain and vomiting and had CT Abdomen, gastric emptying study, HIDA scan, endoscopy, abdominal ultrasound, and upper GI series that were all normal. They dx her with abdominal migraine, but the medicine they have her on has not made a difference. Her pain pattern also does not fit with abdominal migraine but seems to fit MALS perfectly. Her GI doctor does not seem to know how to help her. My question is how were you all diagnosed (what specific imaging did you have that showed MALS) and what type of specialist diagnosed you? Any insight is greatly appreciated.

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Hi. So sorry for you and your daughter. I had issues for over two years as well. It’s rough. I was diagnosed with cta of my stomach and a special ultrasound with breathing protocol done through vascular dept at uva hospital. Of my celiac artery as well as two other arteries. Good luck