Aneurysm of the pancreaticoduodenal artery. A case report.
A case of an aneurysm of the pancreaticoduodenal artery is reported, together with a short review of the literature relating to this condition  Because of its rarity the diagnosis is often overlooked even when typical changes are found on X-ray. The possible relationship between obstructive jaundice and aneurysms in the vicinity of the galltree is discussed. Surgical treatment is recommended by most authors once the diagnosis of an intra-abdominal aneurysm has been made, mainly because of the risk of rupture.
D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D004386:Duodenum / Q000098:blood supply*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010179:Pancreas / Q000098:blood supply*; D011859:Radiography