Aneurysm of the splenic artery which arises from the superior mesenteric artery: a case report.

Aneurysm of the splenic artery which arises from the superior mesenteric artery is a very rare condition with less than twenty cases described in the literature. Most of the time, it is asymptomatic and the diagnosis is fortuitous, but the patient can feel epigastric or left upper quadrant discomfort. One can palpate an abdominal mass or hear an abdominal systolic murmur.

Acute and chronic gastric volvulus: radical different prognosis and management. Case report.

Gastric volvulus is an uncommon entity. Management is principally surgical. Diagnosis is often delayed because of the non-specific nature of the symptoms.