Persistent sciatic artery: report of an original aneurysm-associated case

Surg Radiol Anat. 1999;21(2):151-3. doi: 10.1007/s00276-999-0151-5.

Abstract

Persistent sciatic artery (PSA) is a rare embryologic abnormality and can sometimes be bilateral. It may be discovered because of a gluteal aneurysm or ischemic or embolic complications in the lower limb. The case we report was a unilateral type III aneurysm-associated PSA. Since the abnormal artery may be the only source of blood supply to the lower limb, a thorough knowledge of the artery and its embryologic origins is essential.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Buttocks
  • Hematoma / complications
  • Humans
  • Iliac Aneurysm / classification
  • Iliac Aneurysm / complications*
  • Iliac Aneurysm / pathology
  • Iliac Artery / abnormalities*
  • Iliac Artery / embryology
  • Male