Osteochondroma as an Unusual Cause of Popliteal Artery Pseudoaneurysm and Occlusion

Vasc Endovascular Surg. 2023 Apr;57(3):251-256. doi: 10.1177/15385744221132909. Epub 2022 Oct 12.

Abstract

Osteochondromas are the most common benign bony tumour, usually occurring in the 2nd/3rd decade of life and generally asymptomatic. However, there have been reports of bony tumours causing arterial vascular injuries via erosion into vessel walls. We present a case of a 16-year-old M with no significant past medical history who presented with acute-on-chronic Right Lower Extremity (RLE) pain and numbness who was found to have a popliteal artery pseudoaneurysm and occlusion. We will discuss our initial work up, management, outcomes and follow up and compared our results with an English language literature search for comparable cases.

Keywords: acute occlusion; osteochondroma; popliteal artery pseudoaneurysm.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Aneurysm, False* / etiology
  • Bone Neoplasms* / complications
  • Humans
  • Lower Extremity
  • Osteochondroma* / complications
  • Popliteal Artery
  • Treatment Outcome