title: Magnetic resonance imaging of popliteal artery pathologies.
abstract: This paper illustrates examples of popliteal artery pathologies imaged with contrast enhanced magnetic resonance angiography (CE-MRA) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at a single tertiary referral centre. Popliteal artery pathologies were identified in 1710 patients referred over a 6-year period with symptoms suggesting lower limb arterial occlusive disease. Common pathologies such as atherosclerotic occlusive disease, thromboemboli and aneurysm disease are discussed as well as unusual pathologies such as cystic adventitial disease, mycotic aneurysm and arterial entrapment. The combination of CE-MRA and the excellent soft tissue resolution of MRI allow detailed evaluation of arterial and peri-arterial pathologies, and facilitate appropriate management decisions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Auckland City Hospital, Park Road, Grafton, Auckland 9, New Zealand. andrewh@adhb.govt.nz
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Holden
authors.forename: Stephen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Merrilees
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Mitchell
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hill
mesh_terms: D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D011150:Popliteal Artery / Q000473:pathology*