Popliteal vein aneurysm – Rare cause of knee pain

Despite the small number of reported cases of venous aneurysms, popliteal venous aneurysms (PVAs) are a potential source of venous thromboembolism (VTE) that carries significant morbidity and mortality. Recurrent VTE is a potential complication in cases of undiagnosed PVA. The knowledge of diagnosis...

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Main Authors: Hanin Al Douhani, Edwin Stephen, Ibrahim Abdelhady, Hanan Maawali, Khalifa AlWahaibi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.indjvascsurg.org/article.asp?issn=0972-0820;year=2023;volume=10;issue=3;spage=234;epage=236;aulast=Douhani
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Summary:Despite the small number of reported cases of venous aneurysms, popliteal venous aneurysms (PVAs) are a potential source of venous thromboembolism (VTE) that carries significant morbidity and mortality. Recurrent VTE is a potential complication in cases of undiagnosed PVA. The knowledge of diagnosis and management of PVAs is limited among health professionals. The goal of this case report was to present the symptoms, diagnosis, and surgical management of PVA.
ISSN:0972-0820
2394-0999