A rare case report of acute upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to splenic artery pseudoaneurysm. (December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Dinh Luan, Nguyen; Duc, Nguyen Minh; Hong Son, Nguyen; Minh Hien, Tran; Anh Huy, Le; Tan Tai, Nguyen; Tran Kinh, Bui; Minh Loi, Hoang
• Is Part Of: SAGE open medical case reports. Volume 9(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-12
• Subjects: Upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage -- splenic pseudoaneurysm -- endovascular intervention; Clinical medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1177/2050313X211061910
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-313X

Abstract

Splenic artery aneurysm and splenic artery pseudoaneurysm are rare vascular pathologies. The splenic artery represents the third most common site for intra-abdominal aneurysms. In contrast with true splenic artery aneurysm, splenic artery pseudoaneurysm is typically symptomatic, presenting with a range of symptoms, from abdominal pain to hemodynamic instability due to rupture. However, gastrointestinal hemorrhage is an uncommon complication of splenic artery pseudoaneurysm. We report a case of acute upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage due to splenic artery pseudoaneurysm rupture. The patient was successfully treated by endovascular intervention.