ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 6

Traumatic Venous Aneurysm of the Popliteal Vein with Outcome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Weiler, G
Institute of Legal Medicine, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen,

Reuhl, J
Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Mainz,

Risse, M
Institute of Legal Medicine, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen,

Ogbuihi, S
Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Mainz,

(Received 22 August 2000; accepted 23 January 2001)

Abstract

A case of sudden death due to recurrent pulmonary thromboembolism is described. The fatality took place three and a half weeks following blunt trauma to the left popliteal region. The patient died unexpectedly. Autopsy revealed the source of the emboli as a sacciform venous aneurysm of the popliteal vein, an entity seldom described, but important to consider in cases of soft tissue popliteal masses or unexplained pulmonary embolism, especially in otherwise healthy individuals.

Keywords:
forensic science, traumatic venous aneurysm, sudden death, pulmonary embolism

Paper ID: JFS15178J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS15178J
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