Abstract
Rupture of a popliteal artery aneurysm is an uncommon event in an uncommon disease. We present the case of an 88-year-old female with a ruptured popliteal artery aneurysm that was diagnosed by multidetector computed tomography and treated by an endovascular approach.
Highlights
Rupture of a popliteal artery aneurysm is an uncommon event in an uncommon disease
We present the case of an 88-year-old female with a ruptured popliteal artery aneurysm that was diagnosed by multidetector computed tomography and treated by an endovascular approach
Multidetector computed tomography of left lower limb, on axial and sagittal volume rendering technique reconstruction, revealed a voluminous popliteal artery aneurysm (4.1 cm; arrowhead) with partial aneurysm sac thrombosis and signs of contained rupture (►Fig. 1A, B). She was felt to be a candidate for an urgent percutaneous endovascular approach
Summary
Rupture of a popliteal artery aneurysm is an uncommon event in an uncommon disease. We present the case of an 88-year-old female with a ruptured popliteal artery aneurysm that was diagnosed by multidetector computed tomography and treated by an endovascular approach. 1 Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Radiological Area, E. O. Galliera Hospital, Genova, Italy 2 Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Advanced Technology, Azienda Socio
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