Splenic artery aneurysm-pancreatic duct fistula.
Massive hemorrhage as a sequela of chronic pancreatitis may originate from many sources. This report documents a rare case of communication between the pancreatic ductal system and a pseudoaneurysm of the splenic artery. The multidisciplinary management of this unusual case required the combined expertise of the endoscopist, radiologist and surgeon.
D000783:Aneurysm / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010180:Pancreatectomy; D010183:Pancreatic Ducts / Q000601:surgery*; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000150:complications*; D013156:Splenectomy; D013157:Splenic Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed