| Late development of splenic artery aneurysm after orthotopic liver transplantation: a case report. | |
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PMID: 19460566 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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Splenic artery aneurysm (SAA) is a rare complication after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). Although SAAs are often incidental findings, in some cases they present with signs and symptoms of abdominal mass or intra-abdominal hemorrhage. The diagnosis requires Doppler ultrasound and confirmation with computed tomography, magnetic resonance, or angiography. Endovascular techniques are preferred to surgery for the treatment of most SAAs. A variable interval from 6 days to 11 years has been reported between OLT and the diagnosis of SAA, justifying a lifelong scheduled surveillance of abdominal vessels by ultrasound after OLT. Herein we have reported a case of SAA that developed 16 years after OLT. This pathological condition was totally asymptomatic. Only routine abdominal ultrasound allowed its detection and subsequent successful treatment. |
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Authors:
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B E Annicchiarico; A W Avolio; G Caracciolo; B Barbaro; C Di Stasi; S Agnes; M Siciliano |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Transplantation proceedings Volume: 41 ISSN: 0041-1345 ISO Abbreviation: Transplant. Proc. Publication Date: 2009 May |
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Created Date: 2009-05-22 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0243532 Medline TA: Transplant Proc Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1383-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Internal Medicine, Catholic University of Rome, "A. Gemelli" Hospital, Rome, Italy. terapiamedica@tin.it |
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