Aneurysm of the Dorsalis Pedis Artery: Report of a Case and Review of the Japanese Literature

Abstract

We here report of a rare case of true aneurysm of the dorsalis pedis artery. A 68-year-old male patient presented with a pulsatile mass on the dorsal part of his right foot. Clinical and ultrasound examinations confirmed a diagnosis of aneurysm. The diameter was 15×15×20 mm. Intraoperative angiography revealed a patent plantar arch. The aneurysm was resected after dissection, exposure and isolation of the proximal and distal stumps of the dorsalis pedis artery. Pathologic analysis showed true aneurysm due to atheosclerosis. He recovered well after surgery and remained free of symptoms 18 months postoperatively. A brief review of the Japanese literature of this entity has been discussed.