Persistent sciatic artery complicated by aneurysm formation and thrombosis

Hong Kong Med J. 2008 Dec;14(6):492-4.

Abstract

A persistent sciatic artery is a rare embryological anomaly. We report a case of a persistent sciatic artery with aneurysm formation and thrombosis in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis/systemic lupus erythematosus overlap syndrome and Raynaud's phenomenon. The diagnosis and complete, accurate evaluation of the arterial anatomy of the lower limb were achieved using computed tomographic angiography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Female
  • Femoral Artery / abnormalities*
  • Humans
  • Lower Extremity / blood supply*
  • Middle Aged
  • Thrombosis / etiology*