Femoral artery pseudoaneurysm

Case contributed by Kehinde Lawal
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right groin swelling following femoral artery catheterization.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

Turbulent flow noticed within the cystic mass, connected to the superficial femoral artery through a thin neck, consistent with a pseudoaneurysm.

Case Discussion

Pathognomonic yin-yang pattern seen on color Doppler was diagnostic for pseudoaneurysm.

This was repaired with open surgery.

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