title: Deep femoral artery aneurysm: Report of a case.
abstract: Aneurysms involving the deep femoral artery, otherwise known as the profunda femoris artery (PFA), are extremely rare. Rarer still are bilateral PFA aneurysms (PFAAs). The diagnosis is difficult, but it may be suggested by the presence of a pulsatile tumor in the region of the femoral artery or by symptoms resulting from complications such as rupture or thromboembolism. A high index of suspicion is essential to diagnose them because they may present atypically. Surgery remains the treatment of choice and should be carried out electively for asymptomatic aneurysms. Surgery in an emergency situation can be challenging, especially when it involves vascular reconstruction as dictated by the peripheral vascular circulation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery, Kettering General Hospital, Kettering, UK.
authors.forename: Deepak
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hariharan
authors.forename: Rishi
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Singhal
authors.forename: Vijay
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Bahal
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D000792:Angiography; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005263:Femoral Artery; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D008297:Male; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods