Agenesis of the right external iliac artery in a 23-year-old woman with left leg ischemia

Autor: Mahshid Bahrami, MD, Ali Hajihashemi, MD, Mahsa Geravandi, MD
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Radiology Case Reports, Vol 18, Iss 12, Pp 4263-4267 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1930-0433
DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2023.08.112
Popis: External iliac agenesis is an uncommon congenital issue characterized by the absence or incomplete development of the external iliac artery, a significant blood vessel supplying the lower limbs, potentially causing symptoms like pain, weakness, ischemia, and numbness. We are currently discussing a case of a 23-year-old woman who complained of pain in her left lower limb. A thorough work-up was conducted to rule out ischemia, and during the diagnostic process, a CT scan revealed the complete absence of the right external iliac artery. It can be concluded that this is a rare vascular anomaly that can lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Early diagnosis and prompt management are crucial for preventing complications such as limb ischemia and gangrene.
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