Open AccessPseudoaneurysm of the proximal superficial femoral artery following blunt trauma in a footballer: A rare case report
Author(s) -
Shrestha Krishna Gopal,
Pokhrel Amrit,
Kshetri Bikash Jang,
Bastakoti Sanjiv,
Pandey Govinda Raj
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.6016
Subject(s) - pseudoaneurysm , medicine , blunt , blunt trauma , superficial femoral artery , femoral artery , surgery , deep femoral artery , radiology , aneurysm
Pseudoaneurysm of superficial femoral artery without any femoral fracture following blunt trauma is a rare clinical entity. Most cases of pseudoaneurysm of superficial femoral artery present to the hospital following penetrating injury, femoral fracture, and surgical procedures. Failure of management of pain despite taking analgesics should lead to suspicion of pseudoaneurysm.