Fibromuscular dysplasia of subclavian artery: A case report and mini-review

Cardiovasc Pathol. 2024 Jul-Aug:71:107628. doi: 10.1016/j.carpath.2024.107628. Epub 2024 Mar 5.

Abstract

A case of a 40-year-old male patient with a right subclavian artery aneurysm of fibromuscular dysplasia origin is reported. The patient presented with thoracic outlet-like symptoms and underwent aneurysm resection. Microscopic examination revealed intimal and medial fibroplasia. Additional cases of fibromuscular dysplasia at this rare location are reviewed, indicating a male and right-sided predominance. The most frequent clinicopathological manifestation was an aneurysm, with the histopathological pattern characterized by medial fibroplasia. Treatment modalities included the use of either graft prosthesis or end-to-end anastomosis.

Keywords: Aneurysm; Fibromuscular dysplasia; Subclavian artery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm* / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm* / pathology
  • Aneurysm* / surgery
  • Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
  • Fibromuscular Dysplasia* / complications
  • Fibromuscular Dysplasia* / pathology
  • Fibromuscular Dysplasia* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Subclavian Artery* / diagnostic imaging
  • Subclavian Artery* / pathology
  • Subclavian Artery* / surgery
  • Treatment Outcome