Iatrogenic Isolated Ruptured Dorsalis Pedis Artery Pseudo Aneurysm : A Rare Case Report
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2022-05
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Indian Medical Association
Abstract
A Dorsalis Pedis Artery (DPA) pseudo aneurysm is one of the most uncommon peripheral arterial aneurysms. These aneurysms can cause distal embolization and thrombosis, leading to limb loss. However, their rupture is unusual1. Any type of injury or perhaps an iatrogenic intervention can cause a pseudo localized swelling of the dorsalis pedis artery, which is a relatively unusual condition. Whenever it presents as a non-pulsatile soft tissue mass in the presence or absence of a specific predeceasing event, it can lead to a difficult diagnostic dilemma2. The rare instance of an iatrogenic pseudo aneurysm of the dorsalis pedis artery which mimicked cellulitis of the right foot is discussed in this case report. Coil embolization of the proximal artery, and the aneurysm was successfully done by the intervention radiologist. After the procedure, collateral circulation was maintained. No ischemic symptoms such as intermittent claudication or pain at rest were observed. This approach may be useful in treating similar cases
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Ruptured dorsalis pedis artery aneurysm, coil embolization, Dorsalis pedis artery, Peripheral artery, Pseudoaneurysm, Surgery
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Yeola (Pate) Meenakshi, Nayak Sushanth R, Singh Namrata, Singh Amit Kumar. Iatrogenic Isolated Ruptured Dorsalis Pedis Artery Pseudo Aneurysm : A Rare Case Report. Journal of The Indian Medical Association. 2022 May; 120(5): 56-57