Thrombosed popliteal venous aneurysm

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Incidental finding on MRI of the knee performed for acute swelling in chronic arthralgia and known osteoarthritis.

Patient Data

Age: 50
Gender: Male

Case Discussion

Popliteal vein aneurysms are rare but potentially dangerous for risk of fatal thromboembolism.

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