Abstract
Peripheral arterial aneurysms are abnormal dilations of the peripheral arteries caused by weakening of the arterial wall, usually caused by atherosclerosis, trauma, infection, or poststenotic abnormalities. By definition, the “peripheral artery aneurysm” excludes aortic, aorto-iliac, cerebral, and coronary vessels. The exact pathogenic mechanism of aneurysm formation is as yet still unknown. Conventional risk factors, including environmental and genetic factors, may be influenced by mechanical or hemodynamic factors, (including poststenotic flow changes) with gradual expansion over time and increasing risk of rupture or thrombosis, distal embolization, and local compression symptoms. The most common peripheral arterial aneurysm is the popliteal artery aneurysm, and the main complication is thrombosis. Visceral arterial aneurysms are abnormal dilations of the visceral arteries caused by weakening of the arterial wall, usually caused by atherosclerosis, trauma, infection, or poststenotic abnormalities. The most common visceral arterial aneurysm is splenic arterial aneurysm, and the main complication is rupture. Greater caution is needed in patients with visceral aneurysms, especially in pregnant women. Expert opinion in a timely manner is desirable in these circumstances.
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Santos, G.d.C., Nogueira, R.F., dos Santos, C.R. (2017). Peripheral and Visceral Aneurysm. In: Navarro, T., Dardik, A., Junqueira, D., Cisneros, L. (eds) Vascular Diseases for the Non-Specialist. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-46059-8_9
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