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"HEPATIC ARTERY ANEURYSM"

This is the second most common splanchnic aneurysm due to atherosclerosis, trauma or infection. In total, 60% are symptomatic with right upp...

This is the second most common splanchnic aneurysm due to atherosclerosis, trauma or infection. In total, 60% are symptomatic with right upper quadrant pain, GI haemorrhage and obstructive jaundice being most common.
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•  May have curvilinear calcifications
•  Usually extrahepatic (20% intrahepatic)
•  Intense enhancement if not thrombosed