Unusual localization of a primary superficial venous aneurysm: a case report

Çakıcı, Mehmet Çağlar; Ersoy, Özgür; İnce, İlker; Kızıltepe, Uğursay

doi:10.1258/phleb.2012.012015

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“…After proximal and distal clamping, the VA was opened (Figure 3(c)) and, after resection, the gastrocnemius veins were ligated (Figure 3(d)). As in other cases of true VAs, 1,2 histopathology showed a vein wall with evidence of parietal degeneration (Figure 4(a) to (c)). The patient was discharged under oral anticoagulants for three months.…”

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“…1,2 These have been described in all parts of the superficial and deep venous system. 1,2 The popliteal vein remains the most frequent localization for VAs. 1 In this case, we also first suspected a popliteal VA, but the exact location was found intraoperatively.…”

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“…These can involve both the superficial and the deep venous systems. 1,2 Thromboembolic events can also occur in presence of superficial VAs. 3,4 The etiology frequently remains unknown.…”

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Medial gastrocnemius vein aneurysm development after compressive trauma in the knee

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Objectives Venous aneurysms are uncommon. They can involve both superficial and deep venous systems. We hereby present a unique case of gastrocnemius venous aneurysm developed after compressive knee trauma. Report A large venous aneurysm in the left popliteal fossa was detected by chance in a 44-year-old woman one month after a compressive trauma to the posterior surface of the knee. Magnetic resonance-imaging of the same knee had documented normal venous anatomy one year earlier. The venous aneurysm involved the medial gastrocnemius vein near its confluence in the popliteal vein and was surgically resected. Histopathology evidenced a true venous aneurysm. The patient was discharged under oral anticoagulation for three months. At one year follow-up, neither complications nor new venous aneurysm development was detected. Conclusions An accurate evaluation of the venous system is always mandatory after limb traumas which may lead to post-traumatic venous pseudo-aneurysms, as well as more rarely, true venous aneurysms in the lower extremities.

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Medial gastrocnemius vein aneurysm development after compressive trauma in the knee

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“…Treatment of superficial venous aneurysm is usually indicated due to esthetic considerations; however, the compression of the radial nerve that resulted in wrist pain and sensorial disorders was described in the case of aneurysms situated on the upper limbs [ 1 , 10 ]. Furthermore, turbulent flow inside the sac of the aneurysm predisposes to the development of thrombosis.…”

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“…The main trunks of the great or small saphenous veins are affected most typically as a consequence of pathologic venous reflux and degenerative changes of the venous wall in patients with varicose veins. Superficial venous aneurysms of the upper extremities (cephalic and basilica veins) and neck (external jugular vein) were reported sporadically [ 1 – 3 ]. Only several case reports were published in the literature regarding superficial venous aneurysms located on the dorsum of the foot [ 4 – 6 ].…”

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Primary Aneurysm of the Medial Marginal Vein of the Foot

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2015

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The primary superficial venous aneurysms of the foot are very rare. A 34-year-old female patient developed a dorsal foot mass during the second trimester of pregnancy with no history of previous trauma, puncture, or infection. One year later, she was referred to the surgical department for excision of “foot hygroma.” Based on the clinical findings, the venous aneurysm was suspected and duplex ultrasound confirmed the diagnosis of the aneurysm of the medial marginal vein of the foot. Excision of aneurysm with bipolar ligation of marginal vein was performed under local anesthesia. The postoperative evolution was uneventful. The authors hope that the presented case report will increase the awareness of general practitioners, dermatologists, and surgeons regarding the superficial venous aneurysms of lower limbs.

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