Iatrogenic splenic infarction after embolization of an anomalous artery supplying a pulmonary sequestration: A report of a rare case

Anand Kartha, Theeb O Sulaiman

Keywords: Embolization, Pulmonary sequestration, Splenic infarction

DOI: 10.32677/yjm.v1i2.3535

DOI URL: https://doi.org/10.32677/yjm.v1i2.3535

Publish Date: 29-03-2025

Pages: 97 - 99

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Author Affiliation:

From ¹Senior Consultant, Department of Medicine, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar,

² Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, Ar-Rayyan, Qatar,

²Senior Resident, Department of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, Ar-Rayyan, Qatar

Abstract

Iatrogenic splenic infarction is a rare clinical entity that can result from various abdominal surgical and invasive procedures. We report a case of iatrogenic splenic infarction in a 29-year-old female who presented with hemoptysis and was found to have pulmonary sequestration. During the embolization of the anomalous artery supplying the pulmonary sequestration, she developed severe pain and was found to have a splenic infarction, caused by a part of the coil that dislodged during the procedure. The patient showed good response to conservative management and was discharged in good condition.