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[Splenic aneurysm studied by angiography and CT].
P G Origlia1, G F Imassi, M Sella
1U.S.S.L. n. 47, Ospedale degli Infermi, Biella (Vercelli).
Minerva Medica
|March 1, 1990
Summary
A rare splenic artery aneurysm was misdiagnosed as an accessory spleen using ultrasound. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges and life-threatening rupture risk of splenic artery aneurysms.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology
Background:
- Splenic artery aneurysms (SAAs) are rare but carry a high risk of rupture.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial due to potential life-threatening hemorrhage.
- Imaging modalities play a key role in differentiating SAAs from other splenic pathologies.