Cystic artery pseudoaneurysm.

Rampersad Robbie, Ramharacksingh Amrita, Chan Adrian, Sinanan Alexander, Sookhai Shastri, Parmanand Maharaj
Author Information
  1. Rampersad Robbie: Department of Radiology, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.
  2. Ramharacksingh Amrita: Image Guided Solutions Ltd, Interventional Radiology, Trinidad and Tobago.
  3. Chan Adrian: Department of Radiology, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.
  4. Sinanan Alexander: Department of Radiology, Sangre Grande Hospital, Trinidad and Tobago.
  5. Sookhai Shastri: Department of Surgery, Port of Spain General Hospital, Trinidad and Tobago.
  6. Parmanand Maharaj: Department of Radiology, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago.

Abstract

Cystic artery pseudoaneurysm (CAP) is a rare entity, with just a few cases reported in the literature. The most common presentation of CAP is described by Quincke's triad of upper gastrointestinal bleeding, jaundice and right upper quadrant abdominal pain. We report the case of an 83-year-old male who presented to the adult emergency with a history of an acute cholecystitis 5 weeks prior for which responded to conservative management. Despite this patient not presenting with Quincke's triad, early suspicion of CAP was considered in light of his history of acute cholecystitis and a computed tomographic CT abdomen ordered promptly which showed a 6 mm cystic artery pseudoaneurysm and a thick-walled gallbladder with surrounding inflammatory changes. Management with an endovascular approach followed by an elective cholecystectomy was done.

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