Primary Great Saphenous Vein Aneurysm

Abstract

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Saphenous vein aneurysms characterization and treatment: A 36-year single center experience

“…27,28,29 However, if the aneurysm has become thrombosed, it may be harder to diagnose as the mass becomes firm and does not reduce in size when the extremity is elevated. 10 Ultrasound is the gold standard for examining venous segments undergoing surgery for CVD. Still, aneurysms in the great saphenous vein are relatively uncommon and have only been described in a few case reports and case series.…”

“…The incidence of SVA has been reported to be as high as 11.74% in ultrasound studies assessing chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) [5][6][7][8][9][10][11] patients with a CEAP classification of 4-6. Nevertheless, our case series of 20 SVA from 2463 venous procedures found a lower incidence rate of 0.81% in surgical candidates.…”

“…In rare cases, local thrombosis or venous thromboembolism may occur, mainly if the aneurysm is located near the saphenofemoral (SFJ) or saphenopopliteal junction (SPJ). [10][11][12][13][14][15] The risk of thrombosis leading to deep vein thrombosis or PE is low for SVA, with fewer than 10 cases reported. 16 However, the risk of PE has been reported in patients with large SVAs, those with a diameter greater than 30 mm.…”

“…16 However, the risk of PE has been reported in patients with large SVAs, those with a diameter greater than 30 mm. 10,15,17,18 In rare cases, great SVAs may be related to a thrombophlebitic process and, exceptionally, may be associated with an increased risk of PE if an ascending thrombus reaches the deep venous system. 4 Previous studies have described venous aneurysms in specific locations, including the inferior vena cava, popliteal, femoral, iliac, soleal, and perforator veins.…”

Surgical Management of a Primary Retroperitoneal Venous Aneurysm Originating from the Presacral Venous Plexus

“…1,2 Primary venous aneurysms, referring to those without clear etiologies of trauma, surgery, arteriovenous fistulas, or congenital vascular disease, have been reported in the extremities, neck, and occasionally in the iliofemoral axis. 3,4 Retroperitoneal venous aneurysms, which may originate from the inferior vena cava, iliac vein, or renal veins, are extremely rare, and diagnosis in such cases can be challenging because they often mimic soft tissue tumors. 5,6 Here, we present this rare case of a large pelvic venous aneurysm originating from the presacral venous plexus, which, to the best of our knowledge, has not been reported previously to be involved in venous aneurysm formation.…”