Abstract
Generally, an aneurysm is a disease of the elderly due to the degenerative aetiological factor. Isolated internal iliac artery aneurysm (IIIAA) is rare, representing 0.3–0.5 % of all intra-abdominal aneurysms. It is a focal dilatation of the internal iliac artery alone with a threshold for surgical intervention set at 8 mm. Herein, we present an unusual presentation of a rare condition of a huge left internal iliac artery aneurysm in a young man with no identifiable risk factor complicated by left ilio-femoral deep vein thrombosis. Even though this is an interesting case study, the lack of facilities to do anaerobic cultures remains a major limitation in our setting.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e24039 |
Journal | Heliyon |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Jan 2024 |
Keywords
- Ghana
- Iliac aneurysm
- Symptomatic DVT
- West Africa
- Young man