Bilateral persistent sciatic arteries complicated by a unilateral aneurysm: A case report
First described by Green in 1832, persistent sciatic artery (PSA) is a rare anomaly classified into 2 types, namely complete and incomplete. We report the case of bilateral PSAs diagnosed by computed tomography angiography (CTA) in a 45-year-old female who presented with a 2-week history of pain and...
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| author | Aljawhara R. Alsaadoun, MBBS Wafa F. Aldhafeeri, MBBS Eman A. Almomen, MBBS, EDiR Obaid M. Aldhafeeri, MBBS, MD |
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| description | First described by Green in 1832, persistent sciatic artery (PSA) is a rare anomaly classified into 2 types, namely complete and incomplete. We report the case of bilateral PSAs diagnosed by computed tomography angiography (CTA) in a 45-year-old female who presented with a 2-week history of pain and numbness in the left lower limb. Specifically, the CTA showed an incomplete PSA of the right lower limb and a complete PSA of the left lower limb complicated by an aneurysm. Complications of PSA, including aneurysmal rupture, occlusive thrombosis, and distal embolization, are critical as they impose serious hazards to the viability of the lower limbs. Asymptomatic patients with PSA require close surveillance for early detection and proper management of PSA-related complications, as they are prone to early atheromatous degeneration and aneurysm formation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-90ab2734b62f47d6924c7dababddf00b2022-12-21T23:44:14ZengElsevierRadiology Case Reports1930-04332020-08-0115813541358Bilateral persistent sciatic arteries complicated by a unilateral aneurysm: A case reportAljawhara R. Alsaadoun, MBBS0Wafa F. Aldhafeeri, MBBS1Eman A. Almomen, MBBS, EDiR2Obaid M. Aldhafeeri, MBBS, MD3College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 34212, Saudi Arabia; Corresponding author.College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 34212, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Radiology, Dammam Central Hospital, Ministry of Health, Dammam, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Radiology, Dammam Central Hospital, Ministry of Health, Dammam, Saudi ArabiaFirst described by Green in 1832, persistent sciatic artery (PSA) is a rare anomaly classified into 2 types, namely complete and incomplete. We report the case of bilateral PSAs diagnosed by computed tomography angiography (CTA) in a 45-year-old female who presented with a 2-week history of pain and numbness in the left lower limb. Specifically, the CTA showed an incomplete PSA of the right lower limb and a complete PSA of the left lower limb complicated by an aneurysm. Complications of PSA, including aneurysmal rupture, occlusive thrombosis, and distal embolization, are critical as they impose serious hazards to the viability of the lower limbs. Asymptomatic patients with PSA require close surveillance for early detection and proper management of PSA-related complications, as they are prone to early atheromatous degeneration and aneurysm formation.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043320302089Persistent Sciatic ArteryBilateral Persistent Sciatic ArteryVascular AnomalyComplicationsAneurysm |
| spellingShingle | Aljawhara R. Alsaadoun, MBBS Wafa F. Aldhafeeri, MBBS Eman A. Almomen, MBBS, EDiR Obaid M. Aldhafeeri, MBBS, MD Bilateral persistent sciatic arteries complicated by a unilateral aneurysm: A case report Radiology Case Reports Persistent Sciatic Artery Bilateral Persistent Sciatic Artery Vascular Anomaly Complications Aneurysm |
| title | Bilateral persistent sciatic arteries complicated by a unilateral aneurysm: A case report |
| title_full | Bilateral persistent sciatic arteries complicated by a unilateral aneurysm: A case report |
| title_fullStr | Bilateral persistent sciatic arteries complicated by a unilateral aneurysm: A case report |
| title_full_unstemmed | Bilateral persistent sciatic arteries complicated by a unilateral aneurysm: A case report |
| title_short | Bilateral persistent sciatic arteries complicated by a unilateral aneurysm: A case report |
| title_sort | bilateral persistent sciatic arteries complicated by a unilateral aneurysm a case report |
| topic | Persistent Sciatic Artery Bilateral Persistent Sciatic Artery Vascular Anomaly Complications Aneurysm |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1930043320302089 |
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