Inferior phrenic artery pseudoaneurysm complicating drug-induced acute pancreatitis. (2nd January 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Salem, Jean F; Haydar, Ali; Hallal, Ali
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2014
• Publication Date: 2014-01-02
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-201049
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Inferior phrenic artery (IPA) pseudoaneurysm is an extremely rare complication of chronic pancreatitis with only three cases reported in the literature so far. It is a serious condition that can be life-threatening if not diagnosed promptly. Recent advances in endovascular interventions made angiography with embolisation the modality of choice for diagnosis and treatment. We presented the first report of a case of ruptured IPA pseudoaneurysm complicating a drug-induced acute pancreatitis that was successfully treated by transcatheter arterial embolisation. Despite its rarity, rupture of pseudoaneurysm due to drug-induced pancreatitis should be suspected and included in the differential diagnosis when associated with haemodynamic instability.