Pseudoaneurysm overlying an osteochondroma: a noteworthy complication

J Orthop Traumatol. 2010 Dec;11(4):251-5. doi: 10.1007/s10195-010-0116-9. Epub 2010 Nov 20.

Abstract

Pseuodaneurysms are an extremely rare complication of osteochondromas. We describe a case of traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the brachial artery presenting as a soft tissue mass in a patient who was treated for an osteochondroma 3 years earlier. This case demonstrates that radiographic follow-up of large osteochondromas is mandatory and that, in patients with soft tissue masses and a history of osteochondroma, pseudoaneurysms should be included in the differential diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology*
  • Bone Neoplasms / complications*
  • Brachial Artery*
  • Humans
  • Humerus*
  • Male
  • Osteochondroma / complications*