Ruptured splenic artery aneurysm in pregnancy presenting in a manner similar to pulmonary embolus.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We report a patient, 33 weeks pregnant with twins, who sustained a ruptured splenic artery aneurysm. This presented with left sided chest pain, breathlessness, low oxygen saturations and electrocardiogram (ECG) changes supportive of a diagnosis of massive pulmonary embolus. The diagnosis of splenic artery rupture was made at emergency Caesarean section performed for fetal distress.
Medical subject headings
- Aneurysm, Ruptured
- Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Splenic Artery