| Summary: | Splenic artery aneurysm is rare. Only a few cases with giant splenic artery aneurysm has been reported in the literature. In this article, we aimed to present a case with giant splenic artery aneurysm. A 60-year-old female patient presented with a complaint of abdominal pain. On physical examination, there was stiffness on the left subcostal area. Laboratory examinations were normal. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed an appearance in compatible with splenic artery aneurysm with a diameter of 10 cm. Splenectomy was done. Blood replacement was not performed in the peroperative and postoperative period. She was discharged on the second postoperative day. No complication occurred in the patient. Symptomatic and splenic artery aneurysms over 2 cm should be treated.
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