Presentation
Incidental finding on abdominal CT.
Patient Data
Age: 75
Gender: Male
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There is a fusiform dilatation of the coeliac artery.
Case Discussion
Aneurysms of the coeliac artery are rare vascular lesions that represent only 3.6% to 4% of splanchnic artery aneurysms.
Because coeliac artery aneurysms can be asymptomatic or, more frequently, produce only vague abdominal discomfort, some patients may not present until the occurrence of aneurysmal rupture. The aneurysm may rupture into the peritoneal cavity, retroperitoneum, or thorax 1.