A Pseudoaneurysm of the Deep Palmar Arch After Penetrating Trauma to the Hand: Successful Exclusion by Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Thrombin Injection.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Pseudoaneurysm of the hand is a rare condition; most are treated surgically. Ultrasound guided thrombin injection has not previously been reported as a treatment option for pseudoaneurysms of the deep palmar arch.

Report

A man was referred to the emergency department with a swollen, painful hand after penetrating trauma. On physical examination, a pulsating tumor was found on the dorsum of the hand. Imaging revealed a pseudoaneurysm vascularized by the deep palmar arch. Ultrasound guided percutaneous thrombin injection was successfully performed.

Conclusion

Thrombin injection might be a safe alternative option in the treatment of pseudoaneurysm of the deep palmar arch.

SUBMITTER: Bosman A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5573120 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature