Traumatic Ulnar Artery Aneurysms In Children: A Case Report And Review

Abstract

Ulnar artery aneurysms, though uncommon, are encountered secondary to traumatic injury to the hand. The diagnosis can be unsuspected, especially in children, as symptoms may be subtle. A high index of suspicion and color flow Doppler technology enables accurate diagnosis. The following is a case of a child who suffered a traumatic ulnar artery aneurysm with an accompanying literature review and discussion highlighting reparative surgical interventions and the benefits of color flow Doppler in the management of ulnar artery aneurysms.