Trombosis venosa profunda secundaria a aneurisma de la arteria poplítea: caso clínico-radiológico y revisión de la literatura / Deep vein thrombosis secondary to popliteal artery aneurysm: literature review and presentation of case

ABSTRACT

Popliteal artery aneurysms is the most frequent peripheral aneurysm, predominantly affects men over 60 years of age and has a high morbidity associated to his complications, among which are ischemic complication, which can often end in amputation of the limb. Less frequent complications such as neuropathic and venous complications, particularly deep vein thrombosis, are equally relevant. Case presentation Patient with an aneurysm of the popliteal artery complicated by thrombosis of the adjacent popliteal vein. Color Doppler ultrasound plays a fundamental role in the diagnosis.