A case of ruptured splenic artery aneurysm in pregnancy: a rare presentation

Manju Priya Pandian; Prabha Janakiraman

doi:10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20221456

Authors

Manju Priya Pandian Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
Prabha Janakiraman Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20221456

Keywords:

Splenic artery aneurysm, Massive hemoperitoneum, Splenectomy

Abstract

Rupture of a splenic artery aneurysm (SAA) is a rare condition that occurs predominantly in pregnancy. It is associated with a maternal mortality rate of 75% and fetal mortality rate of 95%. The majority ruptured spontaneously. Most cases are not diagnosed until surgery following rupture. Ruptured SAA should be considered in the differential diagnosis of a pregnant patient with severe and unexplained abdominal pain.

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