Abstract

Aim: To report the case of a giant splenic artery aneurysm of 9.5 cm diameter, in a 75 years old woman, who consulted for vertiginous syndrome, with incidental finding to the physical examination of pulsatile abdominal mass, confirmed by angiotomography of abdomen and pelvis. Materials and Method: Clinical record of a patient undergoing open surgical repair of a giant splenic aneurysm. Results: By laparotomy, anterior approach, the ligation of the aneurysm is performed with partial resection of the aneurysm sac plus splenectomy, evolving without complication at 12 months of follow-up. Discussion: The splenic artery aneurysm, is defined at any dilatation greater than 1 cm in diameter, it is surgically indicated when they measure more than 2 cm and called giant from 5 cm. Conclusion: Splenic artery aneurysm is a uncommon condition, usually asymptomatic, but potentially fatal especially in pregnant women, in the literature there are only 78 reported cases of giant splenic artery aneurysms, expedited surgical resolution is recommended.