Ulnar Artery Aneurysm Presenting as Raynaud’s Phenomenon: A Case Report
Dasith K Jayawickrama, Joel Arudchelvam, Rohan Jayawardena, Kugapiragash Rajkumar
TL;DR
A hockey player's Raynaud’s-like symptoms were caused by an ulnar artery aneurysm, successfully treated with surgery.
Contribution
This case report highlights UAA as a rare but treatable cause of Raynaud’s phenomenon in a professional athlete.
Findings
Ulnar artery aneurysm can mimic Raynaud’s phenomenon clinically.
Surgical excision and end-to-end repair resolved the patient's symptoms.
Early diagnosis and treatment prevent complications like digital ischemia.
Abstract
Ulnar artery aneurysm (UAA) is an uncommon cause of digital ischemia. It is most often encountered in patients with repetitive injuries to the hypothenar region. UAA can cause significant morbidity, such as pain, nerve compression, and even acute digital ischemia if it is not identified early and treated accordingly. We present a case of a professional hockey player who presented with signs of Raynaud’s phenomenon in the right-side ring finger, which was treated with UAA excision and primary end-to-end repair. A brief literature review of the literature is furthermore discussed.
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Taxonomy
TopicsSystemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases · Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases · Peripheral Nerve Disorders