English abstract
Splenic artery aneurysm (SAA) is a rare clinical entity that carriesthe risk of rupture and fatal hemorrhage. Ruptured SAA, especiallyduring pregnancy has fateful consequences for the mother, foetusor both. The role of the Radiologist is very important in preventingmortality. A diagnosis of ruptured SAA should be considered inany pregnant patient who complains of sudden epigastric or upperabdominal pain, with or without shock. This is a report of twocases where the mothers were saved but the foetuses were lost.
