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Rohit K Goru1, Rakesh Shah2, Shaun Cardozo3
1Internal Medicine, Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, USA.
Cureus
|July 1, 2025
Summary
Bilateral radial artery aneurysms are rare, often linked to trauma. This case highlights the need for prompt diagnosis and surgical treatment of these unusual wrist conditions.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Radial artery aneurysms are uncommon vascular lesions.
- Etiologies include trauma, infection, atherosclerosis, and connective tissue diseases.
- Bilateral presentation is exceptionally rare.
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