title: Arterial embolus of the lower extremity. An atypical presentation.
abstract: Acute arterial occlusion may be caused by an embolus, thrombosis, or trauma. Vascular diseases can involve complications not limited to vascular-related areas and may require a multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and treatment. An overview of acute arterial occlusion is presented, as well as a case study of an atypical presentation of an arterial embolus of the lower extremity.
authors.affiliation: Lakewood Regional Medical Center, CA 90713, USA.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Hodor
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: NG
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D004617:Embolism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005528:Foot / Q000098:blood supply*; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011150:Popliteal Artery; D011859:Radiography