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Popliteal entrapment syndrome caused by fibular osteochondroma.

Authors :
Holzapfel BM
Seppel G
Wagner R
Kenn W
Meffert R
Source :
Annals of vascular surgery [Ann Vasc Surg] 2011 Oct; Vol. 25 (7), pp. 982.e5-10. Date of Electronic Publication: 2011 Jun 12.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Osteochondromas are the most common tumors of bone. In adolescence, they usually present as a painless growing mass. Femoropopliteal vascular complications associated with an osteochondroma are rare, with most cases involving pseudoaneurysms. This report describes an exceptional case of a popliteal entrapment syndrome caused by a proximal fibular osteochondroma.<br /> (Copyright © 2011 Annals of Vascular Surgery Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1615-5947
Volume :
25
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Annals of vascular surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21665427
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2011.02.044