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  • 1Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, RIICO Institutional Area, Sitapura, Jaipur 302022, India ; Department of General Surgery, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, RIICO Institutional Area, Sitapura, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302022, India.

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Persistent sciatic artery (PSA) is a rare condition. This case report details a 60-year-old female with PSA aneurysm, managed successfully with combined surgical and endovascular treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Medical Case Reports
  • Human Medicine

Background:

  • Persistent sciatic artery (PSA) is an exceptionally rare vascular anomaly.
  • Fewer than 200 cases are documented globally, making it a significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a unique case of persistent sciatic artery aneurysm in a 60-year-old female.
  • To discuss the embryological basis, clinical presentation, diagnostic modalities, and management strategies for PSA.
  • To highlight the first reported case of PSA from India.

Main Methods:

  • A 60-year-old female presented with a pulsatile gluteal swelling and lower limb ischemia.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed using Doppler ultrasound and CT angiography.
  • Treatment involved a combined surgical and endovascular approach.

Main Results:

  • The patient was diagnosed with persistent sciatic artery aneurysm.
  • A successful combined surgical and endovascular intervention was performed.
  • The patient's ischemic symptoms were resolved post-intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Persistent sciatic artery aneurysm, though rare, requires prompt diagnosis and tailored management.
  • Combined surgical and endovascular approaches offer a viable treatment option.
  • This case contributes valuable data to the limited literature on PSA, particularly from the Indian subcontinent.