Dorsalis Pedis Artery Pseudoaneurysm Following Porcelain Doll Trauma in a Child – A Rare Case Report

Abstract Dorsalis pedis artery (DPA) pseudoaneurysms following trauma in children are exceedingly rare. We present a case of an 8-year-old boy who developed a pulsatile swelling on his right foot 1 month after a trauma caused by a broken porcelain doll, which required suturing. Initially misdiagnosed and treated as a hematoma, the swelling progressively enlarged, leading to referral to our tertiary care center. This case highlights the importance of considering pseudoaneurysm in the differential diagnosis of persistent pulsatile swelling following foot trauma in children. Resection of the pseudoaneurysm with ligation of the DPA was performed. Given the rarity of this condition, further case reports are needed to establish dedicated management guidelines.