False Aneurysm of the Proper Palmar Digital Artery — Report of a Case

Abstract

A case of false aneurysm of the radial proper palmar digital artery located in the tip of the right index finger is presented. The aneurysm was the result of blunt trauma and the diagnosis was made by contrast enhanced magnetic resonance angiography. The patient was treated by ligation and resection of the aneurysm.

Key Words:

• Digital artery
• false aneurysm
• traumatic aneurysm
• finger trauma.

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A.K. Sakadamis

A. K. Sakadamis, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Surgery 5 Omirou St, Panorama 552 36 Thessaloniki, Greece Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected], Cc: [email protected]