Hypogastric artery aneurysm masquerading as an ovarian neoplasm.
Hypogastric artery aneurysm in women is rare. The case presented demonstrates how this lesion can easily mimic an ovarian neoplasm. The missed diagnosis can be catastrophic if the surgeon is unfamiliar with the retroperitoneal anatomy and is confronted with arterial hemorrhage. Hypogastric artery aneurysm should be included in the differential diagnosis of a pelvic mass in elderly women with atherosclerotic disease. The report reviews the literature on the presentation, diagnosis, and recommended treatments.
Walker
J L
JL
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oklahoma City 73190.
Manetta
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Mannel
R S
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D000368:Aged; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017543:Iliac Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography