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  • Interventional Radiology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Chronic pancreatitis can lead to splenic artery pseudoaneurysms.
  • Splenic artery pseudoaneurysms may present with gastrointestinal bleeding (hematemesis).
  • Splenic artery embolization is a treatment option for pseudoaneurysms.

Observation:

  • A 31-year-old man with chronic pancreatitis underwent splenic artery embolization for a pseudoaneurysm.
  • Post-embolization, the patient developed shortness of breath, chest pain, and abdominal pain.
  • Imaging revealed left pleural effusion, splenic infarcts, and fluid collections.

Findings:

  • Thoracentesis confirmed an exudative pleural effusion.
  • The pleural effusion was attributed to complications from the splenic artery embolization.
  • Splenic infarcts and adjacent fluid collections were also noted.

Implications:

  • This case emphasizes considering embolization-related complications in the differential diagnosis of pleural effusions.
  • Early recognition and management of post-embolization syndrome are crucial.
  • The review discusses the etiology, diagnosis, and management of splenic artery aneurysms.