Aberrant Ulnar Artery and Ulnar Artery Thrombosis with Nerve Entrapment: A Case Report
Journal: Archive of Organ Transplantation (Vol.1, No. 3)Publication Date: 2015-12-17
Authors : Nickul N Shah David Roman; Roland Purcell;
Page : 072-074
Keywords : Ulnar artery thrombosis; Ulnar nerve compression; Superficial ulnar artery;
Abstract
Introduction: Vascular compromise causes hand pain, and physical examination requires to differentiate vascular causes from isolated ulnar nerve compression. Diagnostic studies visualize vascular abnormalities such as CT scans, MRA scans, and AV fistulograms. Ulnar artery aneurysms are quite rare discoveries, related to repetitive trauma, vasculitis, anatomic abnormalities, or infections. It is essential to repair any aneurysm when flow impediment causes significant symptoms. Blunt injury to the ulnar artery and superficial palmar arch damages the arterial wall and forms an aneurysm. The sensory branch of the ulnar nerve becomes compressed. Treatment here is to resect the thrombotic segment to relieve the compression. It is interesting to note, in this particular case, that a high origin and superficial ulnar artery had coursed along the forearm and entered along the ulnar side of the hand. The presence of such anatomic variations are essential in medical practice.
Other Latest Articles
- Peripheral T Cell Lymphoma with Follicular Helper Phenotype, Case Report and Literature Review
- The Added Value of 3D Transesophageal Chocardiography over 2D Transesophageal Echocardiography in the Assessment of Infective Endocarditis
- Primary Multiple Giant Hydatid Cyst of the Liver: A Case Report
- To Study Vitamin B12 Deficiency and Response to Treatment in Patients Presenting With Vasovagal Syncope
- EGFR Inhibitors for Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Therapy of NSCLC
Last modified: 2019-03-30 19:21:18