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Case of a non-pulsatile groin swelling
M A Mohamed Razif1, V Rajasingam, B J J Abdullah
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Malaya Medical Centre, 50603 Kuala Lumpur.
The Medical Journal of Malaysia
|May 8, 2003
Summary
A non-pulsatile groin swelling in a drug addict was diagnosed as a femoral artery pseudoaneurysm. Surgical ligation of the affected vessels was performed without revascularization.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Femoral artery pseudoaneurysms are rare but serious vascular complications.
- Drug addiction can be associated with increased risk of vascular interventions and infections.
Observation:
- A 38-year-old male with a history of drug abuse presented with a non-pulsatile groin swelling.
- Clinical examination did not reveal typical signs of an aneurysm.
Findings:
- Ultrasound imaging confirmed a pseudoaneurysm of the left femoral artery.
- Surgical intervention involved ligation of the affected vessels.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering pseudoaneurysms in non-traditional presentations.
- Management strategies for femoral artery pseudoaneurysms in drug addicts require careful consideration.