Pseudoaneurysm of the profunda femoris artery diagnosed on angiographic phase of bone scan.
A case of post-traumatic aneurysm of the profunda femoris artery following self-administration of an intramuscular injection is reported. The diagnosis was made prior to contrast arteriography on the basis of a radionuclide angiogram performed as part of a bone scan. Additional confirmation was obtained by ultrasound examination.
D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003287:Contrast Media; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D007273:Injections, Intramuscular / Q000009:adverse effects; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010710:Phosphates; D011859:Radiography; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D013667:Technetium; D013997:Time Factors; D014463:Ultrasonography
D003287:Contrast Media; D010710:Phosphates; D013667:Technetium