title: Aneurysm of the small saphenous vein presenting as a popliteal mass: a case report.
abstract: This report describes an aneurysm in the superficial small saphenous vein in a 44-year-old woman who presented with a popliteal mass. A venous aneurysm in this area is rare but should be among the differential diagnoses for a popliteal mass for optimal treatment and outcome.
authors.affiliation: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda Maryland, USA.
authors.forename: D H
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: E J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Lescault
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D012501:Saphenous Vein