Resumen

HASBUN, Sandra et al. Cystic degeneration of the popliteal artery: Report of one case. Rev. méd. Chile [online]. 2015, vol.143, n.1, pp.112-115. ISSN 0034-9887.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0034-98872015000100015.

Cystic degeneration of the popliteal artery is an uncommon cause of intermittent claudication. We report a 52 years old male consulting for intermittent claudication referred to the calf. The angiography showed a 93% stenosis in segment of 45 mm length of the left popliteal artery with a smooth surface, suggesting an extrinsic compression. A CT angiography of the lower limb suggested the presence of a cystic degeneration. The patient was operated and the middle third of the popliteal artery was excised. The pathological study of the surgical piece was informed as artery media cystic degeneration.

Palabras clave : Intermittent claudication; Popliteal artery; Surgery.

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