A rare case of acute traumatic complicated right axillary artery pseudoaneurysm with quadrangular space syndrome

Abstract

Axillary artery pseudoaneurysms are relatively rare, with few reported cases found in the literature. There have been high rates of rupture and compression-related complications in trauma-related pseudoaneurysms of the upper limb. Prompt diagnosis with non-invasive imaging modalities such as ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and computed tomography. Angiography is required for immediate intervention and prevention of complications. Here, we present a case of an extremely rare right-sided acute traumatic axillary artery pseudoaneurysm with compression, resulting in quadrangular space syndrome in a 31-year-old male patient. We performed a critical literature review of the same and identified only a few previously reported cases.