Multiple hepatic artery aneurysms: use of transcatheter embolization for rupture

Ann Vasc Surg. 2006 May;20(3):399-404. doi: 10.1007/s10016-006-9025-z. Epub 2006 Apr 26.

Abstract

Aneurysmal disease of the hepatic artery is a rare and potentially life-threatening entity. Aneurysms occur anywhere along the hepatic artery and its branches, but they have a predilection for occurring as a solitary lesion of the common or right hepatic artery. Diffuse intrahepatic hepatic artery aneurysm is the rarest form and is especially challenging. Treatment of these lesions has been described in only a few case reports. We present a patient with ruptured intrahepatic hepatic artery aneurysms treated by percutaneous transcatheter embolization.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm / therapy*
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / therapy*
  • Catheterization*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Female
  • Hepatic Artery / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Radiography, Interventional
  • Treatment Outcome