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True dorsalis pedis artery aneurysm: case report
Uellinton Galli Ferreira1, José Aderval Aragão2,3, Antonio Alexandre Lenik1
1Fundação Beneficência Hospital de Cirurgia, Serviço de Cirurgia Vascular Dr. José Calumby Filho, Aracaju, SE, Brasil.
Jornal Vascular Brasileiro
|November 1, 2018
Summary
A rare dorsal artery of the foot aneurysm was successfully treated with simple ligature and resection. This safe option is suitable for patients with a healthy plantar arch, improving understanding of this condition.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Podiatric Medicine
- Medical Diagnostics
Background:
- True aneurysms of the dorsal artery of the foot are uncommon, with limited data on their causes and presentation.
- Dorsalis pedis artery aneurysms present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in clinical practice.
Observation:
- A 49-year-old female presented with a palpable, pulsatile mass on the dorsum of her right foot.
- Clinical examination and ultrasound confirmed the presence of a dorsal artery aneurysm.
Findings:
- Surgical resection of the dorsal artery aneurysm was performed by isolating and ligating the proximal and distal ends of the vessel.
- The procedure involved dissection and exposure of the affected segment of the dorsalis pedis artery.
Implications:
- Simple ligature and resection demonstrated a safe and effective treatment for this rare vascular condition.
- This approach is viable for patients exhibiting a patent plantar arch, ensuring continued foot perfusion.
- The successful management highlights a practical solution for dorsal foot artery aneurysms, contributing to clinical knowledge.
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