Popliteal Venous Aneurysm—A Systematic Review

Abstract

Popliteal venous aneurysm is rare but should be considered as a local source of pulmonary embolism when no other explanation is found.

Lesser Saphenous Vein Aneurysm and Popliteal Vein Aneurysm: Report of Two Cases and Review of the Literature

“…They are seen in different age groups 5,8,16 , more often on the left lower limb 15 , bilateral occurrence is possible too 4,5 . Their most frequently used diagnostic test is venography, increasingly replaced by venous duplex imaging in recent years 15,17 . They usually have these following modes of presentation: asymptomatic with incidental finding, local extremity symptoms and/or pulmonary embolism.…”

“…At the molecular level, increased expression of some matrix metalloproteinases in the wall of venous aneurysms suggests a possible causal role in their pathogenesis 13 . Venous aneurysms occur equally between the sexes 5,8 or with a slight female predominance 15 . They are seen in different age groups 5,8,16 , more often on the left lower limb 15 , bilateral occurrence is possible too 4,5 .…”

“…Venous aneurysms occur equally between the sexes 5,8 or with a slight female predominance 15 . They are seen in different age groups 5,8,16 , more often on the left lower limb 15 , bilateral occurrence is possible too 4,5 . Their most frequently used diagnostic test is venography, increasingly replaced by venous duplex imaging in recent years 15,17 .…”

A Rare Presentation of Popliteal Vein Aneurysm: Case Report

“…Fiori et al reported a case with local discomfort in the left popliteal fossa during daily activities and palpation [16]. In a meta-analysis knee pain and popliteal mass was reported as the clinical presentation secondary to PVA in 35% of cases [4]. Being a soccer player, we believe that trauma may be the probable cause for popliteal aneurysm in our case.…”

“…Until 2000, 117 cases of PVAs have been reported in the literature, although its commonly asymptomatic nature warrants its actual prevalence to be higher [3]. In 7300 patients who presented with symptoms suggestive of venous disease PVA were diagnosed using duplex ultrasonography in 0.1% -0.2% of all studies [4]. Venous thrombosis and pulmonary emboli is the primary presentation in most cases of PVAs, hence it is a clinically significant abnormality and a potentially morbid and fatal condition.…”