Pseudoaneurysm and splenic infarction in chronic pancreatitis--a case report

J Korean Med Sci. 1996 Apr;11(2):183-7. doi: 10.3346/jkms.1996.11.2.183.

Abstract

Peripancreatic pseudoaneurysm and splenic infarction are rare but life-threatening complications of chronic pancreatitis. The incidence of pseudoaneurysm in patients who undergo angiography for pancreatitis is about 10%. Clinically, pseudoaneurysm is hard to discover until rupture occurs. The authors have recently experienced a case of intact pseudoaneurysm and splenic infarction in chronic alcoholic pancreatitis. A bolus enhanced CT scan and angiography were essential to confirm these complications of pancreatitis. We managed these complications successfully by distal pancreatectomy and splenectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm, False / diagnosis
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology*
  • Aneurysm, False / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pancreatectomy
  • Pancreatitis, Alcoholic / complications*
  • Splenectomy
  • Splenic Artery* / surgery
  • Splenic Infarction / diagnosis
  • Splenic Infarction / etiology*
  • Splenic Infarction / surgery