A Case of Internal Iliac Artery Aneurysm as a Fatal Cause Resulting in Acute Urinary Retention.
- Author:
Dukyung KONG
1
;
Hyejin KIM
;
Taekyung KANG
;
Sungchan OH
;
Sukjin CHO
;
Sanglae LEE
;
Seokyong RYU
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea. ryuchoi64@paik.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Iliac aneurysm;
Urinary retention
- MeSH:
Abdomen;
Aneurysm;
Humans;
Iliac Aneurysm;
Iliac Artery;
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Rupture;
Syncope;
Transplants;
Urinary Retention
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
2011;22(4):367-369
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Internal iliac artery aneurysm (IIAA) is a type of abdominal aneurysm that is a rare cause of lower urinary tract symptoms because of its anatomic location. If diagnosed after rupture, it can be lethal and surgery is mandatory. A 57-year-old male presented with acute urinary retention and syncope. An intra-abdominal mass initially thought to be an aneurysm was apparent by ultrasound. A computed tomography scan of the abdomen confirmed an internal iliac artery aneurysm accompanied by rupture. The patient was discharged without any complications within 20 days after receiving a vascular graft and resection of the aneurysm.
