False aneurysm of perforating branch of the deep femoral artery—Report of two cases

•Pseudoaneurysms of the deep femoral artery are uncommon and occur as a late complication of various traumas.•We report two cases of profunda femoris artery injury which presented as false aneurysm secondary to penetrating trauma.•As these cases illustrate, the diagnosis of pseudoaneurysm of deep femoral artery following trauma and orthopedic procedures requires awareness and a high index of suspicion.

Pseudoaneurysms of the deep femoral artery are uncommon and occur as a late complication of various traumas. Usually associated with femoral fractures, We report two cases of profunda femoris artery injury which presented as false aneurysm secondary to penetrating trauma. Because of its insidious onset, awareness and careful follow-up are the key issues for the early diagnosis.