Incidentally Discovered Hepatic Artery Aneurysm: A Case Report with Radiological and Hepatological Insights
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: We present the case of a 75-year-old female patient admitted for evaluation of gastrointestinalsymptoms, including bloody diarrhea and abdominal pain. During the diagnostic process, anabdominal CT angiogram revealed an incidental hepatic artery aneurysm (HAA), a rare butpotentially life-threatening vascular anomaly. This case emphasizes the importance ofcomprehensive imaging in assessing unexplained gastrointestinal symptoms and highlightsthe management challenges and multidisciplinary approach required for such a condition. Wefurther explore the radiological findings, diagnostic work-up, and therapeutic management,providing an in-depth review of hepatic artery aneurysms and their clinical significance in thecontext of hepatology and vascular medicine.
Authors: OUMKALTOUM TAIAA, MARYAME EL KHAYARI, SARA SALIM
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4409194546
