THE recognition of aneurysms of the splenic artery is important since death from spontaneous hemorrhage ultimately occurs in the majority of cases and since these aneurysms may be completely excised ...

A 59-year-old woman complained of dull pain in the upper abdomen for more than 10 days. A physical examination was unremarkable. Laboratory tests showed normal liver function, blood biochemistry, and ...

The safe and practical method of intravenous abdominal aortography recently reported 8 began a milestone for diagnosis of aneurysms of the hepatic and splenic arteries. The 2 patients described below ...

Trochimczuk M, Gewartowska M, Stańczyk M. Endovascular treatment of a giant splenic artery aneurysm. Pol Arch Intern Med. 2022; 132: 16180. doi:10.20452/pamw.161810 ...

The spleen is a small organ at the top of the abdomen. It filters the blood and helps defend the body against pathogens. In this article, we will explain its anatomy, what it does, and what happens ...

Calcification is when calcium deposits form. This may be due to age. However, there are also links to infection, injury, or cancer. Calcium is one of the most abundant minerals in the body. It is ...