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Ulnar Artery Aneurysm in a 6-Month-Old: A Case Report
Clifton G Meals1, George B Carey2, James P Higgins1
11 The Curtis National Hand Center, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Hand (New York, N.Y.)
|July 20, 2017
Summary
Pediatric ulnar artery aneurysms are rare and present unique diagnostic challenges. This case report details the successful resection of an infant
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Pediatric Radiology
Background:
- Pediatric ulnar artery aneurysms are uncommon and differ from adult cases, not being linked to repetitive trauma.
- Diagnostic challenges and varied treatment approaches are noted in existing literature.
- Etiology in pediatric cases remains largely unknown.
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