Postraumatic popliteal pseudoaneurysm from femoral osteochondroma: case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Osteochondroma is the most frequent bone tumor and can be responsible for vascular complications. The case of an 14-year-old boy with a popliteal pseudoaneurysm after a blunt trauma is presented. The diagnosis and treatment of this condition is discussed, and the English-language literature is reviewed.