Published November 2001 | Version v1
Journal article

Delayed presentation of pseudoaneurysm complicating closed humeral fracture: MR diagnosis

  • 1. Dept. of Radiology, Whiston Hospital, Liverpool (United Kingdom)
  • 2. Dept. of Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital (Canada)
  • 3. Dept. of Radiology, Royal Liverpool University Hospital (United Kingdom)
  • 4. Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Liverpool University Hospital (United Kingdom)

Description

Vascular injuries resulting from closed fractures of the humerus are rare. We describe two patients who developed unsuspected pseudoaneurysms following closed humeral fracture. Both patients presented with a mass, suspicious for malignancy. In each case, diagnosis was made by magnetic resonance imaging. (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Skeletal Radiology
Journal Volume
30
Journal Issue
11
Journal Page Range
p. 648-651
ISSN
0364-2348
CODEN
SKRADI

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
33025195
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ARMS; FRACTURES; INJURIES; NEOPLASMS; NMR IMAGING
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; FAILURES; LIMBS