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Pseudoaneurysm of subclavian artery – atypical presentation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

A. K. Gupta ,
P. C. Gupta ,
Raman Abrol  and
S. B. S. Mann
A. K. Gupta*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
P. C. Gupta
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
Raman Abrol
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
S. B. S. Mann
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh 160012, India
*
Address for correspondence: Dr A. K. Gupta, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, PGIMER, Chandigarh 160012, India
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Abstract

We present a rare case of pseudoaneurysm of right subclavian artery who presented with supraclavicular mass. Injury of the subclavian artery causing pseudoaneurysm is a serious surgical emergency and a surgical intervention is indicated.

Keywords

AneurysmSubclavian arteryAngiographyNeckWounds and injuries
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 112 , Issue 11 , November 1998 , pp. 1095 - 1097
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1998

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