Popliteal venous aneurysm.
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.
Helsted
M
M
Department of Vascular Surgery, Gentofte Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Hellerup, Denmark.
Vilmann
P
P
Hancke
S
S
D000783:Aneurysm / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011152:Popliteal Vein / Q000601:surgery*