title: An unusual right popliteal vein aneurysm in an adult cadaver: A case report.
abstract: The incidence of venous aneurysm is less than arterial aneurysms. Most are incidental findings with no major clinical significance. However, popliteal vein aneurysms (PVA) may be potentially life threatening, as they can be a source of pulmonary embolism and potentially even death. We report a case of right PVA in a 67-year-old male cadaver. Information from this case study may contribute to an improved understanding of these phenomena, including early detection of these or similar thromboembolic events.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, India.
authors.forename: Suhani
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sumalatha
authors.affiliation: Department of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, India.
authors.forename: Antony Sylvan D
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Souza
authors.affiliation: Department of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, India.
authors.forename: Kumar Mr
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Bhat
authors.affiliation: Department of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, India.
authors.forename: Nandhini
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Bhat
authors.affiliation: Department of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, India.
authors.forename: Mamatha
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hosapatna
authors.affiliation: Department of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, India.
authors.forename: Sushma R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Kotian
keywords: Popliteal vein; aneurysm; popliteal fossa; pulmonary embolism