title: False aneurysm of the thyrocervical trunk.
abstract: False aneurysm of the thyrocervical trunk as a complication of central venous catheterization is rare. We report a case of this complication in a 63-year-old white man and review the history, diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment of these aneurysms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, LA 70121, USA.
authors.forename: H A
authors.initials: HA
authors.lastname: Elariny
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Crockett
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Hussey
mesh_terms: D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000209:etiology*; D001158:Arteries / Q000293:injuries; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D002968:Clavicle; D006406:Hematoma / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009333:Neck / Q000098:blood supply*; D012540:Scapula / Q000098:blood supply*; D013350:Subclavian Vein; D013961:Thyroid Gland / Q000098:blood supply*