How serious is a splenic artery aneurysm?

INTRODUCTION. Splenic artery aneurysm is a rare condition, however, potentially fatal. The importance of splenic artery aneurysm lies in the risk for rupture and life threatening hemorrhage.

How is splenic artery aneurysm treated?

Fusiform true aneurysms are better treated with a stent graft (covered stent), while tortuous, saccular aneurysms are treated with aneurysmal coiling techniques. Pseudoaneurysms can be treated with embolization using liquid embolic agents to thrombose the inflow and outflow arteries or filling the sac itself.

What causes calcified aneurysm?

Most splenic arterial aneurysms (SAAs) are saccular and are in the distal third of the splenic artery. Suggested major causes of SAAs are atherosclerosis, pregnancy, and inflammation.

Can you live with a splenic aneurysm?

Maternal mortality for ruptured splenic artery aneurysm is 75%, and fetal mortality is up to 95%. Patients with a splenic artery aneurysm before rupture are fairly asymptomatic; vague epigastric pain, left upper quadrant pain, and left shoulder pain are among the most common complaints.

Is a splenic aneurysm dangerous?

Aneurysm of the splenic artery is a rare disease. It is so dangerous that only early diagnosis and proper treatment can prevent a tragic end.

What are symptoms of splenic artery aneurysm leaking?

Symptoms of leakage include: Back or abdominal pain that is intense, persistent, and sudden and that resembles a tearing sensation Rapid pulse Pain radiating to the legs or back Low blood pressure Sweating Vomiting Nausea A dizzy sensation Feeling clammy

Why is the splenic artery tortuous?

A tortuous artery is one that twists and winds in a “tortuous” path . Tortuous arteries may be genetic or caused by other health conditions, such as thickening of the arteries or simple aging. Tortuous arteries are usually only noted when they begin to cause problems, and they pose many health risks.

What is calcified aortic aneurysm?

Aortic calcification, which is also called sclerosis, is a buildup of calcium deposits in the aortic valve in the heart. The aortic valve allows blood to flow through the heart, and the calcium buildup that accumulates there can impede the flow of blood as the heart pumps.