Gallot D, Bournazeau J A, Amblard J, Pouly J L, Lemery D
Maternité de l'Hôtel-Dieu, Clermont-Ferrand.
J Gynecol Obstet Biol Reprod (Paris). 1999 May;28(2):168-70.
Splenic artery aneurysm rupture during pregnancy is a rare but serious condition. The clinical presentation associates abdominal pain, hypotension and anemia that can mimic uterine rupture or abruptio placentae. An emergency cesarean section and splenectomy are necessary.