An unusual complication of fracture of the lower femur.
False aneurysm is an unusual complication following fracture of the lower femur. Diagnosis is difficult, and in the case reported arteriography was performed despite failure to appreciate any pulsatile component to the swelling.
D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005263:Femoral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography