title: Ruptured aneurysm of the internal iliac artery.
abstract: Our case and others reported in the literature illustrate that isolated aneurysms of the internal iliac artery are uncommon lesions with a highly lethal potential. The classic signs of ruptured abdominal aneurysm--pain, palpable mass, and shock--are usually altered with rupture of these aneurysms because of their deep location in the pelvis. Rectal examination will aid diagnosis. Surgical management of IIA aneurysms 4 cm or larger is indicated at the time of diagnosis, since rupture is usually fatal.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous