Type IV popliteal arterial entrapment associated with an osteochondroma

Abstract

Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome is a rare cause of peripheral vascular disease, often affecting young adults. Multiple studies have shown that osteochondromas can cause vascular injury. Intermittent compression, pseudoaneurysm, thrombosis, distal embolism, and venous thrombosis have all been described as possible complications. Here we present a case of popliteal arterial entrapment type IV with an associated tibial osteochondroma.

Osteochondroma as an Unusual Cause of Popliteal Artery Pseudoaneurysm and Occlusion

“…However, there was great variety in the reporting of follow up timing, the need for further follow up appoints/scheduling of following up and in our opinion, most importantly, no mention of duration of discharge anti-platelet or anti-coagulation. 3,6,7,9-14…”

“…However, there was great variety in the reporting of follow up timing, the need for further follow up appoints/scheduling of following up and in our opinion, most importantly, no mention of duration of discharge anti-platelet or anti-coagulation. 3,6,7,[9][10][11][12][13][14] It is obvious, that although rare, vascular compromise caused by bony outgrowths can be a significant cause of acute or chronic morbidity in these patients. The majority of patients who have been documented in the literature are male and in their 2nd or 3rd decade of life, they usually present after a mild trauma in the affected region with resulting vascular compromise.…”

Osteochondroma of the scapula associated with a subclavian artery pseudoaneurysm: Case report

“…Arterial damage is represented in 91% of vascular complications, 2 including pseudoaneurysms and aneurysms, intermittent compression, thrombosis and stenosis while venous damage is presented with venous thrombosis or compression. 2–4 Pseudoaneurysms are rare and mainly occur after the end of enchondral ossification phase, when the cartilage cap becomes firm and rigid. 2 The mean age at which vascular complications usually occur is 22.6 years, 2 in contrast to our patient, who was 67 years of age.…”