A Pseudoaneurysm of the Deep Palmar Arch After Penetrating Trauma to the Hand: Successful Exclusion by Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Thrombin Injection

A Pseudoaneurysm of the Deep Palmar Arch After Penetrating Trauma to the Hand: Successful Exclusion by Ultrasound Guided Percutaneous Thrombin Injection

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: Introduction: Pseudoaneurysm of the hand is a rare condition; CSafe Board most are treated surgically.Ultrasound guided thrombin injection has not previously been reported as a treatment option for pseudoaneurysms of the deep palmar arch.Report: A man was referred to the emergency department with a swollen, painful hand after penetrating trauma.

On physical examination, a pulsating tumor was found on the dorsum of the hand.Imaging revealed a pseudoaneurysm vascularized VITAMIN B3 100 MG by the deep palmar arch.Ultrasound guided percutaneous thrombin injection was successfully performed.

Conclusion: Thrombin injection might be a safe alternative option in the treatment of pseudoaneurysm of the deep palmar arch.Keywords: Deep palmar arch, Pseudoaneurysm, Thrombin injection.