Persistent sciatic artery presenting as blue toe: Diagnostic dilemma

Authors

  • Jalal Vahedian
  • Mohammad-Reza Keramati
  • Fatemeh Nabavizadeh

Keywords:

Sciatic artery, Blue toe, Aneurysm.

Abstract

A persistent sciatic artery (PSA) results from lack of regression of the fetal arterial blood supply of the leg and is often combined with an abnormally developed superficial femoral artery.

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Published

2011-06-28

How to Cite

Vahedian, J., Keramati, M.-R., & Nabavizadeh, F. (2011). Persistent sciatic artery presenting as blue toe: Diagnostic dilemma. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 27(3). Retrieved from https://www.pjms.org.pk/index.php/pjms/article/view/17172

Issue

Vol. 27 No. 3 (2011): April - June 2011 (Part-II) Pak J Med Sci

Section

Special Communications