Multiple calcified aneurysms of splenic artery, hypersplenism and concomitant cholelithiasis.
Multiple calcified aneurysms of splenic artery with hypersplenism and concomitant cholelithiasis were found in a 73-year-old Japanese woman. The symptoms and radiological findings were referable to the aneurysms. The predisposing factors are reviewed. Proximal ligation of the splenic artery and splenectomy gave a good postoperative result. Histopathological examination revealed an atherosclerotic origin, nevertheless, specimens from an elderly person may obscure the actual pathology.
D000368:Aged; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000175:diagnosis; D002769:Cholelithiasis / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006971:Hypersplenism / Q000150:complications*; D013157:Splenic Artery