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  • 1Department of Surgery, Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Ynysmaerdy, Llantrisant, Wales, UK. garethmorrisstiff@hotmail.com

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Peri- and post-coital cardiovascular events, including myocardial infarction and subarachnoid hemorrhage, are recognized.
  • Aortic dissection is an exceptionally rare complication associated with sexual activity, with limited prior reports.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a unique case of aortic dissection presenting as sudden onset leg pain during coitus.
  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges and emphasize the necessity of vascular evaluation in such scenarios.

Main Methods:

  • A 47-year-old male experienced acute right leg pain during intercourse, initially suspected to be neurological.
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) was performed but did not reveal nerve impingement or disc prolapse.
  • Delayed presentation with absent leg pulses led to urgent vascular consultation and diagnostic imaging, confirming aortic dissection.

Main Results:

  • Aortic dissection was identified as the cause of the patient's symptoms following a comprehensive vascular assessment.
  • The patient underwent successful treatment for the aortic dissection.

Conclusions:

  • This case underscores a rare manifestation of aortic dissection.
  • It emphasizes the critical importance of considering vascular pathology, specifically aortic dissection, in patients presenting with sudden onset limb pain, even in unusual contexts like coitus.
  • A thorough vascular examination is essential for timely diagnosis and management.