ISSN:
1436-2813
Keywords:
Key words Cystic adventitial disease
;
Popliteal artery
;
Media
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Cystic disease of the popliteal artery is a rare disorder in which most cases involve the formation of an adventitial cyst that disturbs the popliteal artery blood flow. We present herein the case of a patient presenting with popliteal artery occlusion due to compression by a cyst which formed at the media of the popliteal artery. The onset occurred during a baseball game in which he played catcher. Preoperative magnetic resonance imaging demonstrated a communication of the cyst with the adjacent knee joint. This unusual case could provide important clues to help identify the pathogenesis of this disease.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s005950070027
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