A case of placental chorioangioma is reported. To our knowledge, this is the first case diagnosed prenatally by ultrasonography, The complications of chorioangiomas include hydramnios, antepartum hemorrhage and premature labor, fetal demise, low birth weight and toxemia.

Ruptured splenic artery aneurysm during pregnancy is a rare event with high maternal and fetal mortality rate. A case of ruptured splenic artery aneurysm in the post partum period is presented. The literature is reviewed on pathophysiology, clinical presentation and management of this rare and potentially fatal entity.

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The authors report a case of hepatic mycotic aneurysm following Staphylococcus aureus septicemia and subsequent bacterial endocarditis. The diagnosis was made preoperatively using serial radionuclide imaging and ultrasound and confirmed by angiography and surgery.