[Gigantic aneurysm of the popliteal artery]

Angiologia. 1990 May-Jun;42(3):105-7.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

A giant popliteal aneurysm case, whose first symptom was an acute ischemia on the limb, caused by thrombosis, which was successfully treated, is reported. Although popliteal aneurysm is not a rare event, the interest of this case is focused on its extraordinary size and unique location.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aneurysm / pathology*
  • Aneurysm / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Popliteal Artery*