Traumatic false aneurysm of the radial artery.
A patient was referred to the hand service for treatment of a ganglion of his left distal volar forearm. History and examination revealed the mass to be an aneurysm of the left radial artery. At surgery, a false aneurysm was resected and a vein graft interposed. This case illustrates arterial aneurysms, although uncommon, must be included in the differential diagnosis of masses about the hand and wrist.
Kerr
C D
CD
Hand Service, Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Columbus.
Duffey
T P
TP
D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D001158:Arteries / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005542:Forearm / Q000098:blood supply; D005543:Forearm Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications*