Cross-Sectional Imaging in a Case of Adventitial Cystic Disease of the Popliteal Artery

Journal Article · Fri Jan 15 00:00:00 EST 1999 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S002709900333· OSTI ID:21080353

Ricci, Paolo; Panzetti, Claudio; Mastantuono, Marco; Bassetti, Erica ^[1]; Iascone, Clemente; Ragonesi, Barbara ^[2]; Bernucci, Paola; Gallo, Pietro ^[3]; Rossi, Plinio ^[1]

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1. Department of Radiology, 2nd-3rd Chair, University of Rome 'La Sapienza', viale Regina Elena 324, I-00161 Rome (Italy)
2. Department of Surgery, University of Rome 'La Sapienza', viale Regina Elena 324, I-00161 Rome (Italy)
3. Department of Experimental Medicine and Pathology, University of Rome 'La Sapienza', viale Regina Elena 324, I-00161 Rome (Italy)

Adventitial cystic disease of the popliteal artery is an unusual condition of uncertain etiology, in which a mucin-containing cyst forms in the wall of the artery and produces lower extremity claudication, typically in young and middle-aged men. A diagnosis of adventitial cystic disease of the popliteal artery was made preoperatively in a 47-year-old man by means of several imaging modalities, including angiography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound. The pathological findings confirmed the suggested diagnosis.

• OSTI ID: 21080353
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 22, Issue 1; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s002709900333; Copyright (c) 1999 Springer-Verlag New York Inc; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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