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If a splenic artery aneurysm is calcified does that mean it has been there for a while? and could you have been born with it?
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No not born with: Splenic artery had potential to rupture , especially in pregnant woman during delivery , also depend on the size , good news calcified ones like your has less chance to rupture than non calcified . Need close observation or it could be coiled safely and avoid potential complication. Speak to your doctor and decide .
Answered 9/4/2015
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