Dorsalis pedis aneurysm: ultrasound diagnosis

Emerg Radiol. 2007 Feb;13(5):277-80. doi: 10.1007/s10140-006-0558-9. Epub 2006 Dec 13.

Abstract

Aneurysm and pseudoaneurysm of the dorsalis pedis artery are rare vascular entities, producing a focal soft tissue mass in the dorsal foot. A case of dorsalis pedis aneurysm is reported, illustrating the utility of ultrasound as the key imaging modality for prompt, accurate diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aneurysm / surgery
  • Aneurysm, False / diagnostic imaging*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Foot / blood supply*
  • Humans
  • Radiography
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler