Brachial Artery Aneurysm with Brachial Plexus Neuropathy: A Case Report with Review of Literature

Abstract

Brachial artery aneurysms (BAA) present in a diverse manner, neuropathy is however rare. A 20-year-old female presented with swelling, weakness, and numbness of the left upper limb that perplexed the clinicians. On nerve conduction studies there was evidence of re-innervation. Excision of brachial artery aneurysm with inter-positional reverse saphenous vein grafting was done. Various presentations and treatment modalities are discussed with review of literature.

Keywords

• Brachial Artery Aneurysms
• Aneurysms
• Neuropathy
• Reverse Saphenous Vein
• Vascular Surgery