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Mycotic Aneurysm of the Ulnar Artery Publisher Pubmed



Shamsolkottabi H1, 5 ; Saeidi M2 ; Zarezadeh A3 ; Jazi SMH4 ; Arasteh M1, 5
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Source: American Heart Hospital Journal Published:2011


Abstract

Context: Mycotic aneurysm of the ulnar artery is extremely rare. We report a case of mycotic aneurysm of the ulnar artery due to subacute bacterial endocarditis (SBE) presenting with a painful pulsatile mass in hypotenar region. Case report: In a 39-year-old man, treated as a case of SBE, a painful progressive pulsatile mass appeared in the left hypotenar region. Ultrasonography and angiography showed an aneurysm of ulnar artery in this region. The aneurysm was resected by surgery. Conclusion: Since the diagnosis may be difficult at the early phase and in some cases limb loss may occur, there should be high clinical suspicion to make a prompt diagnosis.