Spontaneous ruptured splenic artery aneurysm: a case report

Cases J. 2009 Sep 11:2:7150. doi: 10.4076/1757-1626-2-7150.

Abstract

Splenic artery aneurysms are rare. We discuss a case of a 58-year-old gentleman presenting with collapse and shock secondary to spontaneous splenic artery aneurysm rupture. Patient underwent laparotomy and splenectomy then discharged home within a week of presentation.