Background: Subclavian pseudoaneurysm is a rare sequalae of untreated ipsilateral clavicular bone fracture and may be complicated with distal embolization, causing an acute ischemia of ipsilateral upper limb.
Case Presentation: We present a challenging case of subclavian pseudoaneurysm who was later discovered to have a previously missed clavicular bone fracture. The case was complicated with concurrent recurrent ischemic limb and transient ischemic attack of the brain.
Conclusion: Although subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm as a cause for transient ischemic attack has not been described in literature, we believe that our case has highlighted the possibility of such association.
Key words: Case report, subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm, vascular injury, acute ischemic limb, transient ischemic attack, stroke, clavicular bone fracture
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