Pedunculated Thrombus in a Left Popliteal Artery Aneurysm Which Resolved On Anticoagulation Therapy
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Collins, Carolyn; Fitzgerald, Patricia; Gowey, Anwer; Elkady, Ramy; Harrington, Cian; McHugh, Seamus; Aly, Sayed; Moneley, Daragh; Kheirelseid, Elrasheid; Naughton, Peter
- Source
- Journal for Vascular Ultrasound; June 2022, Vol. 46 Issue: 2 p75-79, 5p
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- ISSN
- 15443167; 15443175
Popliteal artery aneurysms (PAAs) account for approximately 70% of all peripheral artery aneurysms. Despite the exact prevalence of PAAs being unknown, it is thought to be present in about 1% of the elderly male population. Acute thrombus in a PAA can increase the risk of lower limb ischemia and amputation. We present a case documenting an incidental finding of an asymptomatic “floating” or pedunculated thrombus within a left PAA on duplex ultrasound. This thrombus resolved following a period of anticoagulation with intravenous Heparin followed by oral administration of apixaban.