A Case Report of Giant Splenic Artery Pseudoaneurysm with Splenic Infarctions

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dc.contributor.authorLokesh, Yashas Ullasen_US
dc.contributor.authorDudekula, Aneesen_US
dc.contributor.authorBhat, Revanth Ravindraen_US
dc.contributor.authorMuthyala, Guru Yogendraen_US
dc.contributor.authorShankar, Suprith Jayaen_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-30T12:01:29Z
dc.date.available2024-11-30T12:01:29Z
dc.date.issued2024-02
dc.description.abstractThe splenic artery is a frequently affected site for pseudoaneurysms, abnormal bulges in the artery wall. Pseudoaneurysms of the splenic artery are typically linked to pancreatic issues, including acute pancreatitis, chronic pancreatitis, and the formation of pancreatic pseudocysts.[1,2,3,4] These pseudoaneurysms can rupture into nearby organs, leading to gastrointestinal bleeding.[5] Common symptoms associated with splenic artery pseudoaneurysms include the passage of bloody stools (hematochezia) or dark, tarry stools (melena), vomiting blood (hematemesis), abdominal pain, and a condition known as hemosuccus pancreaticus.[6] In the instance of our patient, hematemesis, anaemia, and stomach pain were observed.[6] The preferred imaging method for diagnosing splenic artery pseudoaneurysm is CT angiography.[7] Diagnosing a pseudoaneurysm of the splenic artery can be challenging due to its rarity. Still, splenic infarct can provide a valuable diagnostic clue, as was the case similar to our patient.[6] Pseudoaneurysm of the splenic artery is a relatively rare complication with associated pancreatitis.[1] While pseudoaneurysms can develop in any blood vessel near the pancreas, the splenic artery is most frequently affected, accounting for about 60% of cases due to its proximity to the pancreas.[8] In autopsy studies, the reported incidence of splenic artery pseudoaneurysms ranges from approximately 0.098% to 10.4%.[9] Identifying this less common vascular complication is crucial because it has the potential to rupture and lead to gastrointestinal bleeding.[5]en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Radio-Diagnosis, Sri Devraj Urs Institute of Medical Science, Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Radio-Diagnosis, Sri Devraj Urs Institute of Medical Science, Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Radio-Diagnosis, Sri Devraj Urs Institute of Medical Science, Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Radio-Diagnosis, Sri Devraj Urs Institute of Medical Science, Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Radio-Diagnosis, Sri Devraj Urs Institute of Medical Science, Tamaka, Kolar, Karnataka, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationLokesh Yashas Ullas, Dudekula Anees, Bhat Revanth Ravindra, Muthyala Guru Yogendra, Shankar Suprith Jaya. A Case Report of Giant Splenic Artery Pseudoaneurysm with Splenic Infarctions. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2024 Feb; 13(2): 42-45en_US
dc.identifier.issn2278-4802
dc.identifier.issn2278-4748
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/238598
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherAkshantala Enterprises Private Limiteden_US
dc.relation.issuenumber2en_US
dc.relation.volume13en_US
dc.source.urihttps://doi.org/10.14260/jemds.v13i2.554en_US
dc.titleA Case Report of Giant Splenic Artery Pseudoaneurysm with Splenic Infarctionsen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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