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Case Reports
. 2021 Apr 10;16(6):1410-1419.
doi: 10.1016/j.radcr.2021.03.022. eCollection 2021 Jun.

Popliteal vein aneurysm in a teenager with knee swelling

Juna Musa  1 , Masum Rahman  2 , Kristi Saliaj  3 , Abu Bakar Siddik  4 , Ronny Khadra  5 , Ali Guy  6 , Qemajl Aliu  7 , Kulsum Madani  8 , Ina Kola  9 , Elton Ceka  10
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Popliteal vein aneurysm in a teenager with knee swelling

Juna Musa et al. Radiol Case Rep. .

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Abstract

Primitive vein popliteal aneurysms are rare and potentially fatal vascular disorders. The most dangerous complications of popliteal vein aneurysms are thromboembolic events, mainly pulmonary embolisms, a life-threatening event that requires a timely diagnosis and prompt management. As a treatable cause of recurrent pulmonary embolisms, their actual incidence is believed to be underestimated. Herein, we present a case report of a popliteal vein aneurysm in a previously healthy16-year old male, presenting with a swelling behind his left knee that causes minimal discomfort while walking. When feasible, early surgical repair of both symptomatic and asymptomatic popliteal venous aneurysms is advised, since they are associated with an ill-defined possibility of pulmonary embolism and mortality, if left untreated.

Keywords: Asymptomatic; Duplex ultrasound; MRI angiography; Popliteal vein aneurysm; Pulmonary embolism.

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Figures

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Axial and longitudinal views of the aneurysmal dilatation of the popliteal vein.
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Axial and longitudinal views of the aneurysm with color doppler ultrasound.
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Longitudinal view of the aneurysm with color doppler ultrasound.
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Partially thrombosed aneurysm evident in the ultrasound images.
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PWD ultrasound images show the signal in the popliteal vein and the lack of signal in the aneurysmal segment.
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PDW aTSE - sagittal view revealing the aneurysm and the varicose veins.
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PDW SPAIR - sagittal view revealing the aneurysm and the varicose veins.
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PDW SPAIR - axial view showing the neck of the aneurysm.
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PDW SPAIR - axial view of the aneurysm.
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3D reconstruction CT documenting the aneurysm of the left popliteal vein.
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Multiplanar CT view showing the partially thrombosed aneurysm
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