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case_images: Patient X. Computed tomography of the abdomen with intravenous contrast. Giant splenic artery aneurysm (12x10x12 cm).
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case_images: An abdominal CT scan was performed, revealing a 120x123 mm splenic artery aneurysm with irregularly shaped hypoechogenic thrombotic masses, occupying two-thirds of the lumen volume (Figure 1).
case_images: Patient X. 3D reconstruction of a giant splenic artery aneurysm.
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case_images: Preoperative planning of surgical treatment was based on three-dimensional modeling of the anatomy of the splenic artery using multiphase abdominal computed tomography (Figure 2).
case_images: Intraoperative image.
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case_images: After a midline laparotomy and abdominal cavity revision, a large pulsating mass was detected in the retroperitoneal space originating from the splenic artery, 12x12 cm in size, located in the body/tail of the pancreas, and occupying the upper abdominal floor, (Figure 3).
case_images: Macrospecimen of splenic artery aneurysm.
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case_images: Macrospecimen of an aneurysm of the splenic artery in section. (A) The contents of the aneurysm; (B) aneurysm cavity.
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case_images: Histological image of a splenic artery aneurysm. Atherosclerotic lesions.
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case_images: The intermuscular connective tissue showed increased density and, in some areas, penetrated between the muscle fibers, separating them (Figures 6 & 7).
case_images: Histological image of a splenic artery aneurysm. Connective tissue dysplasia.
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case_images: The intermuscular connective tissue showed increased density and, in some areas, penetrated between the muscle fibers, separating them (Figures 6 & 7).