Pseudoaneurysm: an unusual cause of post-traumatic hand swelling

BMJ Case Rep. 2015 Feb 25:2015:bcr2014208750. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2014-208750.

Abstract

Pseudoaneurysms of the hand are a rare presentation with potentially devastating consequences. We present a case of a hand pseudoaneurysm following a single episode of blunt trauma that was effectively managed by simply suspending the patient's warfarin therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology*
  • Aneurysm, False / therapy
  • Anticoagulants*
  • Contraindications
  • Hand Injuries / complications*
  • Hand Injuries / physiopathology
  • Hand Injuries / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Recovery of Function
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Warfarin*
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications*
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / therapy

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Warfarin