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True brachial artery aneurysm: A case report and review of literature.


ABSTRACT: Introduction:A true brachial artery aneurysm is a rare pathology with an incidence of 0.17% of all peripheral artery aneurysms. This pathology can manifest devastating complications if overlooked, however, a high index of suspicion coupled with a thorough history and physical allows easy diagnosis. We present a rare case of the oldest documented patient with a true brachial artery aneurysm with idiopathic etiology. Presentation of case:An 83-year-old gentleman presented with left upper extremity pain, erythema, and swelling for 1 week. He denied trauma to the area. Examination revealed a pulsatile mass of the antecubital fossa and decreased distal pulses. Imaging illustrated a 9mm aneurysm of the brachial artery with stenosis of the radial artery and non-enhancement of the origin of the ulnar artery. The patient underwent a brachial aneurysm excision, radial and ulnar embolectomy, and brachial to ulnar and radial artery bypass. Postoperatively, palpable pulses were appreciated in the radial and ulnar arteries. Pathology demonstrated a true aneurysm. The patient's postoperative course was uneventful and follow-up 6 months later revealed normal perfusion. Discussion:This case highlights the importance of maintaining a high index of suspicion coupled with a thorough history and physical examination when encountering neurovascular complaints of the upper extremities. Operative intervention even in asymptomatic patients is warranted due to a high complication rate of 33%. Conclusion:More research into the pathophysiology of this rare pathology is needed to further understand, prevent, or mitigate its complications.

SUBMITTER: Shaban Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7300230 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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True brachial artery aneurysm: A case report and review of literature.

Shaban Youssef Y   Elkbuli Adel A   Geraghty Feargal F   Boneva Dessy D   McKenney Mark M   De La Portilla Jorge J  

Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) 20200612


<h4>Introduction</h4>A true brachial artery aneurysm is a rare pathology with an incidence of 0.17% of all peripheral artery aneurysms. This pathology can manifest devastating complications if overlooked, however, a high index of suspicion coupled with a thorough history and physical allows easy diagnosis. We present a rare case of the oldest documented patient with a true brachial artery aneurysm with idiopathic etiology.<h4>Presentation of case</h4>An 83-year-old gentleman presented with left  ...[more]

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