[Arterio-venous aneurysm of splenic vessels--a rare differential diagnosis for cardio-circulatory symptoms]

Zentralbl Chir. 2007 Feb;132(1):77-80. doi: 10.1055/s-2006-960489.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Patients with arterio-venous fistula of the splenic hilum seek medical assistance because of abdominal discomfort and symptoms of portal hypertension. We report on a 43 year old female who was diagnosed with an arterio-venous aneurysm after suffering from dyspnoea, tachycardia and extrasystolies for several years. After uncomplicated distal splenopancreatectomy the patient was discharged free of symptoms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiography, Digital Subtraction
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnosis*
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / surgery
  • Cardiac Complexes, Premature / etiology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dyspepsia / etiology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Pancreas / blood supply
  • Pancreatectomy
  • Splenectomy
  • Splenic Artery / abnormalities*
  • Splenic Vein / abnormalities*
  • Tachycardia / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ultrasonography