Splenic Artery Aneurysm, Uncommon Cause of Abdominal Pain. A Case Report
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Aneurysm, Abdominal pain, Embolization, therapeutic, Multidetector computed tomographyAbstract
Visceral artery aneurysms are relatively rare. The splenic artery aneurysm is the most common in this group, occurring in 60 to 70% of patients. We present the case of a 68 year old patient with cardiovascular risk factors, who consulted for acute, intense abdominal pain associated with sensation of weight, and a pulsatile mass at physical examination as representative data. Diagnosis of an saccular aneurysmal dilation in the proximal segment of the splenic artery was made by abdominal angiography and celiac trunk angiography, which, due to its location and to preserve the distal flow, was treated by selective catheterization and embolization of the aneurysm sac, thus reducing risk of rupture and achieving clinical control of the patient’s symptoms. The physiopathology, diagnosis, and benefits of endovascular therapy compared to other techniques are briefly explained below.
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