Ruptured popliteal aneurysm resulting from neurofibromatosis-a case report and review of the literature

Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2005 Sep-Oct;39(5):449-55. doi: 10.1177/153857440503900511.

Abstract

Rupture of an aneurysm in a patient suffering from neurofibromatosis is a rare though documented complication. Presented here is the case of a 33-year-old woman with known neurofibromatosis who underwent repair of a symptomatic popliteal aneurysm. The presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment are discussed, and the literature is reviewed on this rare entity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / diagnosis
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / etiology*
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Neurofibromatoses / complications*
  • Neurofibromatoses / diagnosis
  • Neurofibromatoses / surgery
  • Popliteal Artery* / pathology
  • Popliteal Artery* / surgery
  • Ultrasonography
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures