title: Pseudoaneurysm: an unusual cause of post-traumatic hand swelling.
abstract: Pseudoaneurysms of the hand are a rare presentation with potentially devastating consequences. We present a case of a hand pseudoaneurysm following a single episode of blunt trauma that was effectively managed by simply suspending the patient's warfarin therapy.
authors.affiliation: New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, UK.
authors.forename: Sonali
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.affiliation: New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, UK.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Powell-Brett
authors.affiliation: New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, UK.
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Garnham
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D000925:Anticoagulants; D000075202:Contraindications; D006230:Hand Injuries / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020127:Recovery of Function; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014859:Warfarin; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D014859:Warfarin