Giant left gastric artery aneurysm with intrathoracic extension

Authors

• Ayhan Akcali, From the Department of Radiology (Akcali), Private A Plus Hospital, from the Department of Radiology (Ogan), Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital, and from the Department of Thoracic Surgery (Buğra Sezen, Metin), Yedikule Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
• Bilal Ogan, From the Department of Radiology (Akcali), Private A Plus Hospital, from the Department of Radiology (Ogan), Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital, and from the Department of Thoracic Surgery (Buğra Sezen, Metin), Yedikule Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
• Celal Buğra Sezen, From the Department of Radiology (Akcali), Private A Plus Hospital, from the Department of Radiology (Ogan), Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital, and from the Department of Thoracic Surgery (Buğra Sezen, Metin), Yedikule Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
• Muzaffer Metin, From the Department of Radiology (Akcali), Private A Plus Hospital, from the Department of Radiology (Ogan), Istanbul Haseki Training and Research Hospital, and from the Department of Thoracic Surgery (Buğra Sezen, Metin), Yedikule Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

Abstract

ABSTRACT Splanchnic artery aneurysms, particularly those involving the left gastric artery, are infrequent occurrences and often lack noticeable symptoms, but their rupture involves a significant risk of mortality. We present a case involving an unruptured left gastric artery aneurysm (LGAA) that extended into the right hemithorax. This case report outlines the categorization, clinical manifestations, and diagnostic challenges associated with such aneurysms. Our findings could offer valuable insights for clinicians and radiologists when adopting a systematic approach for the early detection and management of LGAA.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

199

Last Page

201

Recommended Citation

Akcali, Ayhan; Ogan, Bilal; Sezen, Celal Buğra; and Metin, Muzaffer (2025) "Giant left gastric artery aneurysm with intrathoracic extension," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 46: Iss. 2, Article 13.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2025.46.2.20240847