Post-splenectomy splenic artery aneurysm rupture in an atypical presentation of pre-eclampsia

Authors: Lembet A.1; Saphier C. J.1; Gaddipati S.1; Divino C.2; Berkowitz R. L.1

Source: Journal of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Volume 10, Number 5, 1 October 2001 , pp. 360-362(3)

Publisher: Parthenon Publishing, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

Splenic artery aneurysm rupture in pregnancy is an uncommon catastrophic event. We report a patient who presented at 15 3/7 weeks with atypical pre-eclampsia. After termination was recommended, the patient chose to continue the pregnancy. Reversal of clinical and laboratory abnormalities occurred and the patient was discharged. The patient presented again at 24 weeks with severe pre-eclampsia and residual splenic artery aneurysm rupture, at the site of a splenectomy that had been performed 24 years previously.

Keywords: SPLENIC ARTERY ANEURYSM; RUPTURE; PRE-ECLAMPSIA; HELLP SYNDROME

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, USA 2: Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, USA

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