Aneurismas de la vena esplénica. A propósito de un caso y revisión de la literatura

Aneurisma venoso na junção esplenomesentérica e emergência da veia porta: relato de caso

“…The choice of conservative or surgical management depends on several factors. For the majority of authors, in cases of portal hypertension, the most appropriate treatment seems to be the placement of a porto-systemic shunt (4) . Controversy emerges in cases where portal hypertension is not present.…”

“…With regard to clinical manifestations, most splenic vein aneurysms are asymptomatic, constituting incidental findings in abdominal investigations (4) .…”

“…The diagnosis is usually achieved by Bmode or color Doppler ultrasonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Invasive procedures such as venous phase mesenteric arteriography or splenoportography may aid the diagnosis (4) .…”