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. 2007 Apr;188(4):992-9.
doi: 10.2214/AJR.06.0794.

Splenic artery aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms: clinical distinctions and CT appearances

Gautam A Agrawal  1 , Pamela T Johnson, Elliot K Fishman
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Splenic artery aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms: clinical distinctions and CT appearances

Gautam A Agrawal et al. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2007 Apr.

Abstract

Objective: Aneurysms of the splenic artery are being diagnosed with greater frequency as incidental findings on cross-sectional imaging. Splenic artery pseudoaneurysms are even more rare than true aneurysms. This article reviews the clinical features and management of splenic artery aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms. A variety of cases are presented to show the range of CT appearances.

Conclusion: Radiologists who identify either type of splenic artery lesion should recognize the clinical and pathophysiologic distinctions between these two forms of splenic vascular pathology and understand the differences in management.

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