A misdiagnosis of carotid pseudoaneurysm.
We report a case of blunt injury of the neck associated with the use of an imported plastic rock-guard designed for use in motorcycle scrambling. The injury may have important implications for the future use of this particular guard.
D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D006406:Hematoma / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D019838:Neck Injuries; D011481:Protective Clothing; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis*