A unilateral popliteal vein aneurysm in an adult cadaver: A case report

Abstract

The incidence of venous aneurysm is less than the arterial aneurysms. The knowledge of Popliteal vein aneurysm (PVA) is important as it could be a source of pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis and so could be fatal. PVA could be an incidental finding during the investigations for pulmonary embolism or chronic venous insufficiency. We report a case of left popliteal vein aneurysm in the popliteal fossa in a 65-year-old female cadaver observed during routine dissection. A large saccular dilatation was noted in the left popliteal vein in the distal part of the popliteal fossa. The right popliteal vein was normal.An early diagnosis of PVA with doppler ultrasound examination is important to prevent the occurrence of any thromboembolic events or other major complications.