Primary atherosclerotic aneurysm of the profunda femoris artery associated with distal embolization.
A rare case of an isolated atherosclerotic aneurysm of the profunda femoris artery associated with emboli to the distal leg and foot is reported. A mechanism for such distal embolization is proposed and the management of the condition discussed.
Markland
C G
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Department of Surgery, Queens Medical Center, Nottingham, England.
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000150:complications*; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000150:complications*; D004617:Embolism / Q000209:etiology*; D005263:Femoral Artery; D005528:Foot / Q000098:blood supply; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male