Ulnar Artery Pseudo-Aneurysm in a Young Adult Male Due to Penetrating Trauma

Introduction: We present a young adult male who developed a proximal left ulnar artery pseudo-aneurysm that resulted from a penetrating stab wound after a period of 10years. Case Presentation: A 28years old male was referred to our facility with a history of an expanding left forearm swelling. He was initially diagnosed as a case of haematoma. A clinical diagnosis of pseudoaneurysm was confirmed by computed tomography angiography and resection done with ligation of the proximal ulnar artery and the distal branches. Conclusion: Proximal ulnar artery pseudo-aneurysm is very rare and may be associated with dire consequences in cases of delayed or missed diagnosis. Operative intervention remains the mainstay of treatment.

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Postgraduate Medical Journal of Ghana
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2024-09-30
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https://doi.org/10.60014/pmjg.v13i2.353
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Vascular Procedures and Complications
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Ulnar Artery Pseudo-Aneurysm in a Young Adult Male Due to Penetrating Trauma

Ighohwo Etuh, John Fuseini Busuuri, Emmanuel Akorli
Postgraduate Medical Journal of Ghana
Vascular Procedures and Complications
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Ulnar Artery Pseudo-Aneurysm in a Young Adult Male Due to Penetrating Trauma

Ighohwo Etuh, John Fuseini Busuuri, Emmanuel Akorli
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Introduction: We present a young adult male who developed a proximal left ulnar artery pseudo-aneurysm that resulted from a penetrating stab wound after a period of 10years. Case Presentation: A 28years old male was referred to our facility with a history of an expanding left forearm swelling. He was initially diagnosed as a case of haematoma. A clinical diagnosis of pseudoaneurysm was confirmed by computed tomography angiography and resection done with ligation of the proximal ulnar artery and the distal branches. Conclusion: Proximal ulnar artery pseudo-aneurysm is very rare and may be associated with dire consequences in cases of delayed or missed diagnosis. Operative intervention remains the mainstay of treatment.

Postgraduate Medical Journal of GhanaVol. 13(2)
Tamale Teaching Hospital (GH), University for Development Studies (GH)
Openalex Percentile: Top 69%
Vascular Procedures and Complications
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