Critical ischaemia complicating cystic adventitial disease of the popliteal artery.
Cases of cystic adventitial disease of the popliteal artery are presented to highlight the level of alertness necessary to recognise the characteristic clinical history of this uncommon condition before it progresses to critical limb ischemia when expeditious investigation and surgery are necessary to salvage the limb.
Parks
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Vascular Surgery Unit, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast, U.K.
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D000328:Adult; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000209:etiology*; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography