Anterior tibial artery pseudoaneurysm. 2021

N Nair, and M Suhania
Hospital Teluk Intan, Department of Radiology, Perak, Malaysia. dr.nicq@gmail.com.

A pseudoaneurysm, or false aneurysm, is a haematoma that is formed secondary to a leaking hole in an artery. This haematoma is contained by surrounding fascia. In contrast, a true aneurysm contains all three layers of vessel wall, namely intima. Pseudoaneurysms are scarce and can arise consequential of numerous iatrogenic influences, including but not limited to, blunt or penetrating trauma, orthopedic procedures like tibial nailing or ankle arthroscopy, and sports injury. A thorough history taking focusing on the recent history of trauma or instrumentation and clinical examination should raise the suspicion of a pseudoaneurysm. In doubtful cases, imaging modalities such as an ultrasound and doppler examination of the lower limb can be utilized to confirm the diagnosis. Our case was a 37-year-old gentleman presented with progressive swelling in the anterior aspect of his left leg for the past two weeks. The patient had a atypical presentation, with absence of classic signs of a pseudoaneurysm such as a pulsatile mass, absence distal pulses or a thrill or bruit. However, these injuries albeit rare can be sinister and prompt diagnosis is critical, so that pertinent treatment can be delivered. Our case highlights the importance of sonographic approaches for suspected vascular injuries.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007866 Leg The inferior part of the lower extremity between the KNEE and the ANKLE. Legs
D008297 Male Males
D006406 Hematoma A collection of blood outside the BLOOD VESSELS. Hematoma can be localized in an organ, space, or tissue. Hematomas
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D014950 Wounds, Penetrating Wounds caused by objects penetrating the skin. Penetrating Wound,Penetrating Wounds,Wound, Penetrating
D016909 Tibial Arteries The anterior and posterior arteries created at the bifurcation of the popliteal artery. The anterior tibial artery begins at the lower border of the popliteus muscle and lies along the tibia at the distal part of the leg to surface superficially anterior to the ankle joint. Its branches are distributed throughout the leg, ankle, and foot. The posterior tibial artery begins at the lower border of the popliteus muscle, lies behind the tibia in the lower part of its course, and is found situated between the medial malleolus and the medial process of the calcaneal tuberosity. Its branches are distributed throughout the leg and foot. Anterior Tibial Artery,Posterior Tibial Artery,Anterior Tibial Arteries,Arteries, Anterior Tibial,Arteries, Posterior Tibial,Arteries, Tibial,Artery, Anterior Tibial,Artery, Posterior Tibial,Artery, Tibial,Posterior Tibial Arteries,Tibial Arteries, Anterior,Tibial Arteries, Posterior,Tibial Artery,Tibial Artery, Anterior,Tibial Artery, Posterior
D017541 Aneurysm, False Not an aneurysm but a well-defined collection of blood and CONNECTIVE TISSUE outside the wall of a blood vessel or the heart. It is the containment of a ruptured blood vessel or heart, such as sealing a rupture of the left ventricle. False aneurysm is formed by organized THROMBUS and HEMATOMA in surrounding tissue. Pseudoaneurysm,False Aneurysm,Aneurysms, False,False Aneurysms,Pseudoaneurysms

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