Spontaneous rupture of a splenic artery aneurysm with splenic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma: a case report. Issue 2 (February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chen, Ganghong; Yang, Jing; Qian, Guangyu; Jiang, Kexiang; Lv, Yanting; Shi, NaiChang; Zhu, Tieming
• Is Part Of: Journal of international medical research. Volume 47:Issue 2(2019)
• Page Start: 1059
• Page End: 1063
• Publication Date: 2019-02
• Subjects: Splenic artery aneurysm -- epithelioid hemangioendothelioma -- hypovolemic shock -- splenectomy -- pancreatectomy -- rupture; Medicine -- Periodicals; Pharmacology -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1177/0300060518819372
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0300-0605

Abstract

Spontaneous rupture of a splenic artery aneurysm with splenic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma is a rare condition. Splenic artery aneurysm can be complicated by rupture resulting in hypovolemic shock, which can be fatal if not treat properly. We report a case of a 50-year-old man who presented with sudden onset of left upper quadrant pain and shock. This patient underwent splenectomy with distal pancreatectomy. His pathological diagnosis showed splenic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma.