Aneurysm of the splenic artery--a controversial entity.
The case of an asymptomatic, calcified, arteriosclerotic, intact splenic artery aneurysm in a 60-year-old woman is presented. The diagnosis was confirmed by selective coeliac arteriography and the aneurysm was successfully resected with preservation of the spleen.
D000783:Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D013157:Splenic Artery / Q000601:surgery*