Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Popliteal vein aneurysms are uncommon but can be life-threatening vascular disorders. The primary risks associated with these aneurysms are thromboembolic events, particularly pulmonary embolism, which poses a significant risk to life and demands swift diagnosis and intervention. As a potentially treatable source of recurring pulmonary embolism, the true incidence of popliteal vein aneurysms is thought to be underreported. Diagnostic imaging tools such as ultrasound, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging are most commonly preferred to identify this condition. Early surgical intervention is recommended, when possible, for both symptomatic and asymptomatic popliteal vein aneurysms, as they carry an undefined risk of pulmonary embolism and mortality if left untreated. This case report discusses a 26-year-old previously healthy male who presented with left knee pain, which worsened during physical activity, and was successfully treated with surgery.
Source: JVS-Vascular Insights
Authors: Devender Singh, Prem Chand Gupta, Palma M. Shaw
Institutions: Yashoda Hospital, CARE Hospitals, SUNY Upstate Medical University
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,000
OpenAlex ID: W4409225273