title: Popliteal venous aneurysm.
abstract: A case of popliteal venous aneurysm in a 69-year-old male is presented. Although rare these aneurysms are potential sources of thromboembolism indicated by the fact that they are most often discovered in patients with a history of recurrent pulmonary embolism. The aneurysm was successfully treated by simple surgical resection and a short course of oral anticoagulants.
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery, Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Hellerup, Denmark.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Helsted
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Vilmann
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hancke
mesh_terms: D000783:Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011152:Popliteal Vein / Q000601:surgery*