Pseudoaneurysm of the proximal superficial femoral artery following blunt trauma in a footballer: A rare case report

Abstract

Abstract Pseudoaneurysm of superficial femoral artery without any femoral fracture following blunt trauma is a rare clinical entity. Most cases of pseudoaneurysm of superficial femoral artery present to the hospital following penetrating injury, femoral fracture, and surgical procedures. Failure of management of pain despite taking analgesics should lead to suspicion of pseudoaneurysm.

Keywords

• blunt trauma
• pseudoaneurysm
• superficial femoral artery