title: An acutely ischaemic hand in a young adult due to subclavian artery aneurysm (SAA) caused by a cervical rib: A case report.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  True subclavian artery aneurysms are relatively rare lesions. Thoracic outlet compression is responsible for 75% of aneurysms. They are formed as a result of compression by, for example a cervical rib.
  
  
  METHODS
  We present a case of subclavian artery aneurysm secondary to a cervical rib in a 25-year-old young Asian adult, who presented with an acutely ischaemic upper limb. A Computed Tomography angiogram revealed a right sided cervical rib and sacular aneurysm in the mid-portion of the subclavian artery.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Although it is a rare condition, it is important to be aware especially in the young age group. Surgical management has very favourable outcomes in these patients.
authors.affiliation: Vascular Surgical Department, Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley, UK. kanchanaseneviratne@doctors.org.uk.
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tam
authors.forename: Kanchana
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Seneviratne
authors.forename: Rajiv
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pathak
authors.forename: Ajantha
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jayatunga
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