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Dorsalis pedis aneurysm: ultrasound diagnosis

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Aneurysm and pseudoaneurysm of the dorsalis pedis artery are rare vascular entities, producing a focal soft tissue mass in the dorsal foot. A case of dorsalis pedis aneurysm is reported, illustrating the utility of ultrasound as the key imaging modality for prompt, accurate diagnosis.

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    Marcus S. Maydew

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Maydew, M.S. Dorsalis pedis aneurysm: ultrasound diagnosis. Emerg Radiol 13, 277–280 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-006-0558-9

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