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Had xray for sciatica pain found a calcified splemic artery aneurysm how dangerous is this? i am in a panic thinking it will rupture.

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

This should help: READ: http://www.jvascsurg.org/article/S0741-5214%2810%2902443-2/abstract

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Answered 9/5/2015

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