Pseudoaneurysm of Muscular Artery in the Thigh Following Low-Energy Trauma: A Case Report

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Luis Fernando Rosati
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5366-7237
Ana Paula Miranda Rosati
Ana Luiza de Carvalho Miranda Rosati Rocha
Jorge Ribeiro
Rayane Freitas de Oliveira
Davi Couto Pimenta
Jennifer Ferreira de Matos
https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3488-2841

Abstract

This report presents the case of a 38-year-old female who developed a pseudoaneurysm in the left thigh two years after a low-energy fall. Progressive thigh swelling prompted further evaluation. Initial computed tomography (CT) revealed a large vascular lesion, approximately 15 cm, but lacked definitive pseudoaneurysm characteristics. Doppler ultrasound provided diagnostic clarity, demonstrating the characteristic "yin-yang" sign indicative of bidirectional blood flow. The patient underwent successful surgical resection, with an aspirative drain removed on the tenth postoperative day. This case emphasizes the diagnostic complexities of pseudoaneurysms, particularly in delayed trauma presentations, and underscores the vital role of Doppler ultrasound in identifying vascular flow dynamics. Additionally, it highlights the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach in managing complex vascular lesions, combining diagnostic precision and tailored therapeutic strategies.

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Rosati, L. F., Rosati, A. P. M., Rocha, A. L. de C. M. R., Ribeiro, J., de Oliveira, R. F., Pimenta, D. C., & de Matos, J. F. (2025). Pseudoaneurysm of Muscular Artery in the Thigh Following Low-Energy Trauma: A Case Report . Brazilian Journal of Case Reports, 5(1), bjcr55. https://doi.org/10.52600/2763-583X.bjcr.2025.5.1.bjcr55
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Clinical Case Reports
Author Biographies

Luis Fernando Rosati, Fluminense Federal University

Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.

Ana Paula Miranda Rosati, Fluminense Federal University

Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.

Ana Luiza de Carvalho Miranda Rosati Rocha, Fluminense Federal University

Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.

Jorge Ribeiro, Judge Leal Junior Municipal Hospital

Judge Leal Junior Municipal Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.

Rayane Freitas de Oliveira, Fluminense Federal University

Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.

Davi Couto Pimenta, Judge Leal Junior Municipal Hospital

Judge Leal Junior Municipal Hospital, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.

Jennifer Ferreira de Matos, Fluminense Federal University

Fluminense Federal University, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.

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