Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery (Jun 2002)

True Aneurysm of a Thumb Digital Artery in a Radiographer: A Case Report

  • Yasunori Taniguchi,
  • Yoshio Enyo,
  • Tetsuya Tamaki,
  • Munehito Yoshida

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/230949900201000116
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10

Abstract

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True aneurysms of the digital artery are very rare. We report a case of true aneurysm of a proper digital artery of the right thumb in a radiographer. Treatment by ligation and excision resulted in complete relief of symptoms.