Aneurysm of the popliteal vein with multiple pulmonary thrombo-emboli: a case report.

Autor: van Adrichem NP; Department of Surgery, Ikazia Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands., Wiggers RH, Veen HF
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: The Netherlands journal of surgery [Neth J Surg] 1989 Feb; Vol. 41 (1), pp. 24-5.
Abstrakt: Venous aneurysms are uncommon pathologic entities, which can lead to serious complications. A 75-year old patient is reported with a thrombosed aneurysm of the popliteal vein and multiple pulmonary thrombo-emboli. The diagnosis is in general based on venography. In the present case, however, ultrasonography was performed and led to the wrong diagnosis because of unfamiliarity with this entity. When ultrasonography of the popliteal fossa is performed, the possibility of aneurysms of the popliteal vein should be considered.
Databáze: MEDLINE