True aneurysm of the thyrocervical trunk: case report and literature review

M L Thomas; A D Ammar

doi:10.1007/s100169910121

True aneurysm of the thyrocervical trunk: case report and literature review

Ann Vasc Surg. 2000 Nov;14(6):677-8. doi: 10.1007/s100169910121.

Authors

M L Thomas¹, A D Ammar

Affiliation

¹ Department of Surgery, University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, 67214, USA.

PMID: 11128467
DOI: 10.1007/s100169910121

Abstract

The third reported case of aneurysm of the thyrocervical trunk is presented. The patient developed embolization to the fingers of the right hand. Diagnosis was confirmed by arteriogram. Treatment was by surgical resection and arterial reconstruction.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging*
Aneurysm / surgery
Aortography
Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
Fingers / blood supply
Humans
Ischemia / diagnostic imaging
Ischemia / surgery
Male
Subclavian Artery / diagnostic imaging*
Subclavian Artery / surgery
Thyroid Gland / blood supply*