Popliteal aneurysm due to fibromuscular dysplasia

Ann Vasc Surg. 1996 Nov;10(6):578-81. doi: 10.1007/BF02000447.

Abstract

We report herein the case of an asymptomatic popliteal aneurysm due to fibromuscular dysplasia in a 39-year-old woman. The aneurysm was resected and arterial continuity restored by direct end-to-end anastomosis. Pathologic findings were consistent with fibromuscular dysplasia of the media. To the best of our knowledge, this is the fourth case documented by pathologic findings in the literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anastomosis, Surgical
  • Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Aneurysm / surgery
  • Female
  • Fibromuscular Dysplasia / complications*
  • Fibromuscular Dysplasia / pathology
  • Humans
  • Popliteal Artery* / surgery