False aneurysm of the posterior tibial artery complicating fracture of the tibia and fibula.
A false aneurysm of the posterior tibial artery associated with a fracture of the tibia and fibula is described. A review of the English language literature of the last 15 years revealed only six other similar cases. The physician should bear in mind that a persisting painful swelling at the fracture site of the leg might be the only clinical sign of a false aneurysm developing in one of the tibial vessels.
D000783:Aneurysm / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D000792:Angiography; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D005596:Fractures, Closed / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging