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Posttraumatic versus Mycotic Dorsalis Pedis Pseudoaneurysm.
James E Lynch1, Katrina A Winkler2, Eleftherios Xenos3
1General Surgery Residency Program, Graduate Medical Education, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky.
Summary
Dorsalis pedis aneurysms are uncommon, with no prior reports of mycotic types. This case details a dorsalis pedis pseudoaneurysm successfully treated by surgical excision and ligation.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Dorsalis pedis aneurysms are infrequently documented in medical literature.
- Mycotic aneurysms of the dorsalis pedis artery have not been previously reported.
Observation:
- A patient presented with a dorsalis pedis pseudoaneurysm.
- Diagnosis was confirmed through clinical examination and duplex ultrasound.
Findings:
- The dorsalis pedis pseudoaneurysm was successfully treated with surgical excision and ligation.
- This represents the first reported case of a mycotic dorsalis pedis aneurysm.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering pseudoaneurysms in dorsalis pedis artery pathology.
- Demonstrates the efficacy of surgical excision and ligation for this rare condition.
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