Abstract
We describe a case of hemorrhage into the pancreatic duct, secondary to a bleeding aneurysm of the splenic artery. The problem of the diagnosis of this rare cause of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage and therapeutic possibilities with their recurrency and mortality rates under short review of literature are discussed.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Aneurysm / complications*
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Aneurysm / diagnosis
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Aneurysm / therapy
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Angiography
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
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Female
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology*
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Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / therapy
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Humans
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Middle Aged
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Pancreatic Ducts / blood supply*
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Ultrasonography / methods