Bilateral popliteal entrapment syndrome in a young athlete diagnosed with ultrasound

Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) occurs when the popliteal artery is compressed by abnormally developed or hypertrophied muscles adjacent to the popliteal fossa. When symptomatic, it most frequently presents with leg cramping while walking or running. We describe the case of an 18-year-ol...

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Published in:Radiology case reports 2022-02, Vol.17 (2), p.279-282
Main Authors: Thompson, Hanna K., Montgomery, Justin R., Spicer, Paul J.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
constriction
popliteal artery
Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome
ultrasound
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Summary:Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome (PAES) occurs when the popliteal artery is compressed by abnormally developed or hypertrophied muscles adjacent to the popliteal fossa. When symptomatic, it most frequently presents with leg cramping while walking or running. We describe the case of an 18-year-old female runner presenting with claudication and exercise intolerance. After MRI was non-diagnostic, diagnostic ultrasound demonstrated that she had functional (Type VI) PAES. She subsequently underwent popliteal artery release surgery. Type VI PAES should be considered in young, healthy patients who present with claudication, particularly athletes.
ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2021.10.059