Femoral Nerve Paralysis and Prolonged Survival After Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm—A Case Report

Abstract

The authors describe a patient who survived an unrecognized rupturing ab dominal aortic aneurysm for two months, the only symptoms being a combined left femoral and obturator neuropathy. After reviewing the literature, the au thors conclude that a rupturing aneurysm can present with only mild transitory or atypical symptoms, which, if not recognized, cause an unwarranted delay in diagnosis and operative treatment. Furthermore it is recommended that retro peritoneal hemorrhage from a ruptured aneurysm be included in the diagnostic checkup of patients with femoral neuropathy.