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. 2015;8(4):331-3.
doi: 10.3400/avd.cr.15-00086. Epub 2015 Nov 27.

Gastroduodenal Artery Aneurysm: A Case Report and Concise Review of Literature

Michael S Shawky  1 , Jeffrey Tan  2 , Rowan French  2
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Gastroduodenal Artery Aneurysm: A Case Report and Concise Review of Literature

Michael S Shawky et al. Ann Vasc Dis. 2015.

Abstract

Gastroduodenal artery (GDA) aneurysm is a rare but potentially fatal vascular disease, with chronic pancreatitis being reported as the commonest aetiological factor. Its main complication is rupture, which is not uncommon and carries high risk of mortality. Clinical suspicion and advanced imaging tools should be employed in a timely fashion to make a diagnosis before this ominous event. We report a case of successfully treated GDA aneurysm who presented with minor bleeding episodes before suffering a major bleed and briefly discuss this pathology in light of the existing literature.

Keywords: coil embolization; gastroduodenal artery aneurysm; visceral artery aneurysm.

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Fig. 1
Contrast enhanced CT abdomen showing partially calcified aneurysm of the GDA (arrow). CT: computerized tomography; GDA: gastroduodenal artery
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Fig. 2
Celiac angiography showing: (A) GDA aneurysm (pre embolization), (B) Non enhancement of the GDA (post coil embolization). GDA: gastroduodenal artery
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