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I have a 4 inch long by 1/2 inch thick weakened blood vessel above front of hip joint could this be a femoral artery aneurysm? what should be done?
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Go and check it out: If the vein or the artery or any thing else should be checked as soon as possible.
Answered 1/18/2013
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No: A femoral artery aneurysm would be deeper and have a palpable pulse.
Answered 1/16/2013
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