Possibility of Radiological Diagnostics of Splenic Artery Pseudoaneurysm-a Case Report and Review of Literature

Abstract

Splenic artery pseudoaneurysm (SAP) is extremely rare, but potentially fatal medical condition. In the literature to date, pseudoaneurysms of the splenic artery were described in less than 250 cases. The most frequent cause of this rare condition is pancreatitis. Patients with splenic artery pseudoaneurysms are almost always presented by severe clinical symptoms. Ruptured pseudoaneurysms can cause fatal complications. The aim of this study was to present radiological possibilities in diagnostics of SAP in a patient suffering from chronic pancreatitis. Patient was initially advised for Ultrasound and Color Dopller sonography where lesion suspicion for SAP was made. Further, CT angiography and DSA were performed to provide certain diagnosis. The patient was surgically treated and histopathological examination definitely confirmed diagnose of SAP.

Managing Splenic Artery Pseudoaneurysms—An Experience from a Developing Country. A Retrospective Review

“…Considering the limited resources, ultrasound with color Doppler study can be considered an initial diagnostic modality. 21) Because the size of the pseudoaneurysm does not reflect the risk of rupture, all patients should be treated for pseudoaneurysms. In our setup, all such patients should be referred to a tertiary care center with available expertise and safe transfer capabilities.…”

A rare case report on subcutaneous dirofilariasis in Kerala, South India

“…1 Various species under this genus include Dirofilaria repens, Dirofilaria immitis, Dirofilaria tenuis and Dirofilaria ursi. [2][3][4] D. repens primarily infects the subcutaneous tissue of dogs, foxes, and cats, while D. immitis inhabits the right ventricle and pulmonary artery of dogs and cats. 1 Many European nations have recorded cases of human dirofilariasis caused by Dirofilaria repens.…”