Popliteal artery pseudo-aneurysm and hereditary multiple exostoses

We describe a rare case of a 21-year-old man presenting with hereditary multiple exostosis and a pseudoaneurysm of the popliteal artery caused by femoral osteochondroma. Principles of management and surgical technique are discussed.

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Published in:Acta chirurgica belgica 2002-12, Vol.102 (6), p.467-469
Main Authors: CHAMLOU, R, STEFANIDIS, C, LAMBERT, Th, MUNCK, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aneurysm, False - diagnostic imaging
Aneurysm, False - etiology
Biological and medical sciences
Blood and lymphatic vessels
Cardiology. Vascular system
Diseases of the peripheral vessels. Diseases of the vena cava. Miscellaneous
Exostoses, Multiple Hereditary - complications
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Popliteal Artery - diagnostic imaging
Radiography
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
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Summary:We describe a rare case of a 21-year-old man presenting with hereditary multiple exostosis and a pseudoaneurysm of the popliteal artery caused by femoral osteochondroma. Principles of management and surgical technique are discussed.
ISSN:0001-5458
DOI:10.1080/00015458.2002.11679354