Accepted at 3:08 p.m. Oct, 18, 2025 by andrewmathias8
Author: andrewmathias8
Related Note: 1532456166949
Rationale for change

This is specifically a femoral *artery* aneurysm. Femoral vein aneuryms/dilation are rare (typically associated trauma/AV fistula) and wouldn't be pulsatile.

This distinction is necessary for answering UW Step 2 qid:4241, where one incorrect answer choice is "femoral vein aneurysm" and the correct answer choice is "femoral artery aneurysm."

From the UW question: "The clinical scenario described is consistent with a femoral artery aneurysm. A pulsatile groin mass below the inguinal ligament is characteristic"

Source: AMBOSS - https://next.amboss.com/us/article/Wh0P1f?q=femoral%20aneurysm#y0ddio0

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