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[Aneurysm in a persistent sciatic artery. Apropos of 2 cases]
F Z Gueddari1, R Dafiri, A H Bensaid
1Service de Radiologie centrale, CHU Ibn-Sina rue Balafrej-Souissi, Rabat-Maroc.
Journal De Radiologie
|November 1, 1993
Summary
Persistent sciatic artery is a rare vascular malformation. This study reports two cases of this condition, complicated by buttock aneurysms.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Embryology
- Radiology
Background:
- Persistent sciatic artery (PSA) is a rare congenital vascular anomaly.
- It arises from the embryonic development, specifically the persistence of the embryonic sciatic artery.
- This can lead to complications such as aneurysms.
Observation:
- This report details two cases of unilateral persistent sciatic artery.
- One case presented as a complete PSA, the other as an incomplete PSA.
- Both cases were complicated by the development of a buttock aneurysm.
Findings:
- The study highlights the association between persistent sciatic artery and buttock aneurysms.
- It underscores the importance of recognizing PSA in the differential diagnosis of buttock masses or vascular abnormalities.
- Imaging findings in both cases are discussed.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and management of PSA are crucial to prevent aneurysm rupture.
- Understanding the embryological basis of PSA aids in surgical planning.
- This case series contributes to the literature on PSA and its associated complications.