Splenic artery aneurysm rupture in a pregnant woman with hepatosplenic schistosomiasis: case report and literature review
Chantelli Iamblaudiot Razafindrazoto,
Antsa Fihobiana Randrianiaina,
Behoavy Mahafaly Ralaizanaka
et al.
Abstract:Background
Pregnancy is not uncommon in patients with non-cirrhotic portal hypertension. Rupture of a splenic artery aneurysm remains a rare complication, associated with a very poor maternal–fetal prognosis. Our aim is to report a case of ruptured splenic aneurysm and to show the maternal–fetal over-risks during the association of pregnancy and portal hypertension, even in non-cirrhotic patients.
Case presentation
We report a case of a 34-year-old… Show more
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