Ulnar artery aneurysm and hypothenar hammer syndrome

Ulnar artery aneurysm and hypothenar hammer syndrome

[...]involvement of digital arteries in the former while involvement around the wrist joint in HHS will help in differentiating these two entities. [...]in appropriate clinical settings, MR and MRA can conclusively diagnose HHS by depicting aneurysm formation and the pathognomonic 'corkscrew�...

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Veröffentlicht in:BMJ case reports 2015-11, Vol.2015, p.bcr2015211444
Hauptverfasser: Kumar, Yogesh, Hooda, Kusum, Lo, Lawrence, Karol, Ian
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Aneurysm - pathology
Arterial Occlusive Diseases - pathology
Elbow
Fingers - blood supply
Hand Injuries - complications
Hand Injuries - pathology
Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Male
Medical imaging
Pain
Syndrome
Thrombosis
Ulnar Artery - pathology
USA/Canada
Veins & arteries
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Zusammenfassung:[...]involvement of digital arteries in the former while involvement around the wrist joint in HHS will help in differentiating these two entities. [...]in appropriate clinical settings, MR and MRA can conclusively diagnose HHS by depicting aneurysm formation and the pathognomonic 'corkscrew' appearance. 3 Learning points Hypothenar hammer syndrome (HHS) is caused by damage to the ulnar artery either by occupational or sporting activities.
ISSN:1757-790X
1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr-2015-211444