Pseudoaneurysm of the superior gluteal artery following polytrauma.

Lee, Dennis; Legiehn, Gerald M; Munk, Peter L · Skeletal Radiol · 2007

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Gluteal artery aneurysms are rare and often secondary to pelvic fractures, blunt or penetrating trauma. We describe a case of a superior gluteal artery pseudoaneurysm that presented as back pain with numbness and weakness of the lower extremities. Diagnosis was confirmed by color Doppler sonography and angiography. A proximal and distal control was obtained over the aneurysm neck via coil embolization with excellent hemostasis within the pseudoaneurysm and maintenance of perfusion to the left pelvis.

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