Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Introduction: We present a young adult male who developed a proximal left ulnar artery pseudo-aneurysm that resulted from a penetrating stab wound after a period of 10years. Case Presentation: A 28years old male was referred to our facility with a history of an expanding left forearm swelling. He was initially diagnosed as a case of haematoma. A clinical diagnosis of pseudoaneurysm was confirmed by computed tomography angiography and resection done with ligation of the proximal ulnar artery and the distal branches. Conclusion: Proximal ulnar artery pseudo-aneurysm is very rare and may be associated with dire consequences in cases of delayed or missed diagnosis. Operative intervention remains the mainstay of treatment.
Institutions: Tamale Teaching Hospital, University for Development Studies
Language: English
Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402975656