Case of the Month #176: Pseudoaneurysm of the Cystic Artery Jaron J.R. Chong, MD, BHSc, Timothy O'Connell, MEng, MD, Peter L. Munk, MD, CM, FRCPC, Natalie Yang, MBBS (Hons), FRANZCR, MMed (Radiology), Alison C. Harris, BSc (Hons), MBChB, FRCR, FRCPC Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal Volume 63, Issue 2, Pages 153-155 (May 2012) DOI: 10.1016/j.carj.2010.07.005 Copyright © 2012 Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 Abdominal computed tomographic image of a 1.2-cm high attenuation nodule within the gallbladder containing increased attenuation material, presumed clot. Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal 2012 63, 153-155DOI: (10.1016/j.carj.2010.07.005) Copyright © 2012 Terms and Conditions
Figure 2 (A) Abdominal ultrasound of the right upper quadrant, revealing echogenic material within the gallbladder lumen, compatible with hemobilia. (B) Ultrasound with colour Doppler demonstrating the “yin-yang” appearance typical for pseudoaneurysm. This figure is available in colour online at http://carjonline.org/. Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal 2012 63, 153-155DOI: (10.1016/j.carj.2010.07.005) Copyright © 2012 Terms and Conditions
Figure 3 (A) Hepatic angiogram, defining the hepatic vasculature with early filling of the pseudoaneurysm. (B) The cystic artery has been selectively catheterized confirming arterial flow to the pseudoaneurysm and early venous drainage (C). (D) The pseudoaneurysm has been coiled, with good occlusive effect. Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal 2012 63, 153-155DOI: (10.1016/j.carj.2010.07.005) Copyright © 2012 Terms and Conditions