ABSTRACT
We report here on a case of popliteal aneurysm and rupture that occurred over a 10-day period and this was all secondary to salmonella infection. Computed tomography (CT) angiography of the extremity that was performed before and after aneurysmal rupture showed the aneurysm's rapid evolution to rupture over a short period of time. We also review the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach and management of salmonella aneurysms.
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Aneurysm , Angiography , Extremities , Popliteal Artery , Rupture , Salmonella Infections , SalmonellaABSTRACT
We report here on a case of popliteal aneurysm and rupture that occurred over a 10-day period and this was all secondary to salmonella infection. Computed tomography (CT) angiography of the extremity that was performed before and after aneurysmal rupture showed the aneurysm's rapid evolution to rupture over a short period of time. We also review the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnostic approach and management of salmonella aneurysms.
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Aneurysm , Angiography , Extremities , Popliteal Artery , Rupture , Salmonella Infections , SalmonellaABSTRACT
Cystic adventitial disease of the popliteal artery is rare condition, but it is an important cause of peripheral vascular insufficiency in young men. Conventional angiography or MR imaging has traditionally been considered as the study of choice to diagnose this disease. We experienced a case of cystic adventitial disease of the popliteal artery that was diagnosed by 16-slice MDCT angiography, and this imaging modality displayed an accurate diagnostic capability for this disease.
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Humans , Male , Angiography , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Popliteal ArteryABSTRACT
Cystic adventitial disease is a rare vascular disease occurring most commonly in the popliteal artery. MR imaging is useful in demonstrating an adventitial cyst and compressed lumen of the popliteal artery.