title: Popliteal vein entrapment.
abstract: A case of popliteal vein entrapment by an abnormal 'third' head of the gastrocnemius muscle is reported. Complete relief of disabling symptoms was obtained by dividing the abnormal muscle band.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009132:Muscles / Q000002:abnormalities; D011152:Popliteal Vein