J Korean Soc Emerg Med.  2011 Aug;22(4):367-369.

A Case of Internal Iliac Artery Aneurysm as a Fatal Cause Resulting in Acute Urinary Retention

• Kong D
• Kim H
• Kang T
• Oh S
• Cho S
• Lee S
• Ryu S

Abstract

Internal iliac artery aneurysm (IIAA) is a type of abdominal aneurysm that is a rare cause of lower urinary tract symptoms because of its anatomic location. If diagnosed after rupture, it can be lethal and surgery is mandatory. A 57-year-old male presented with acute urinary retention and syncope. An intra-abdominal mass initially thought to be an aneurysm was apparent by ultrasound. A computed tomography scan of the abdomen confirmed an internal iliac artery aneurysm accompanied by rupture. The patient was discharged without any complications within 20 days after receiving a vascular graft and resection of the aneurysm.

Keyword

Iliac aneurysm; Urinary retention

MeSH Terms

Abdomen
Aneurysm
Humans
Iliac Aneurysm
Iliac Artery
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Male
Middle Aged
Rupture
Syncope
Transplants
Urinary Retention