Popliteal artery pseudoaneurysm of spontaneous occurrence: a case report
Wallace Klein Schwengber,
Claudia Carolina Schnorr,
Guilherme Camargo Winckler
et al.
Abstract:Idiopathic popliteal artery pseudoaneurysms are exceedingly rare, posing significant diagnostic challenges due to their elusive etiology. This report presents the case of a 78-year-old female with no history of trauma or orthopedic procedures who was diagnosed with a large pulsatile mass in the right popliteal fossa. Arteriography confirmed a popliteal artery pseudoaneurysm. Despite extensive clinical evaluation, no causative factors were identified, suggesting an idiopathic diagnosis. The patient underwent op… Show more
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