title: Sinister Splenic Artery Pseudoaneursym: A Rare Case of Unidentified Aetiology.
abstract: Splenic Artery Pseudoaneurysms (SAP) are very rare. Giant SAPs are those which are more than 5 cm in diameter and are rarer. SAPs are usually caused by pancreatitis, trauma, surgery or other iatrogenic interventions, vasculitis, local infective or inflammatory processes. We report the successful surgical management of a giant SAP of unidentified aetiology. This case report highlights the significance that this entity may present atypically and hence, early recognition and aggressive management may be life saving.
authors.affiliation: Senior Resident, Department of General Surgery, Government Medical College , Kozhikode, Kerala, India .
authors.forename: Pranav Honnavara
authors.initials: PH
authors.lastname: Srinivasan
authors.affiliation: Professor, Department of General Surgery, Government Medical College , Kozhikode, Kerala, India .
authors.forename: Gopi Ellikunnel
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Vithon
authors.affiliation: Senior Resident, Department of General Surgery, Government Medical College , Kozhikode, Kerala, India .
authors.forename: Krishna Narayanan Mandyam
authors.initials: KN
authors.lastname: Dhati
authors.affiliation: Professor and Head, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Government Medical College , Kozhikode, Kerala, India .
authors.forename: Vadukkoot Raman
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: Rajendran
keywords: Aneurysm; Pancreatitis; Partial thrombosis