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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Radiology
  • Gynecology

Background:

  • Ovarian artery aneurysms are rare vascular conditions.
  • They are typically associated with pregnancy and the postpartum period.
  • Ruptured aneurysms can lead to life-threatening hemorrhage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of ovarian artery aneurysm in a postmenopausal woman.
  • To describe the diagnostic and treatment approach for this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of a postmenopausal female with flank pain.
  • Point-of-care ultrasound revealing free fluid.
  • Computed tomography angiography for diagnosis.
  • Successful treatment with embolization.

Main Results:

  • Diagnosis of ovarian artery aneurysm confirmed via CT angiography.
  • Successful endovascular embolization performed.
  • Patient presented with flank pain and intra-abdominal free fluid.

Conclusions:

  • Ovarian artery aneurysm is an uncommon cause of intra-abdominal hemorrhage.
  • This case demonstrates a rare occurrence in a postmenopausal woman.
  • Embolization is an effective treatment for ruptured ovarian artery aneurysms.