title: Popliteal vein aneurysm presenting as recurrent pulmonary embolism.
abstract: Although rare, popliteal vein aneurysms can lead to pulmonary emboli, which can be fatal. We present a case of a popliteal vein aneurysm in a 39-year-old female who presented with her third episode of pulmonary embolism despite being on anticoagulants. Computed Tomography Venogram demonstrated a large Popliteal Vein Aneurysm measuring 71×36×77 mm which was surgically repaired. According to the current literature, anticoagulation is insufficient therefore early surgical intervention is recommended as it is safe and effective.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Services, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia.
authors.forename: Joel
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Lim
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia.
authors.forename: Martin
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Marshall
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011152:Popliteal Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants
keywords: Popliteal; aneurysm; embolism; pulmonary; vein