Journal Published Online: 01 November 2001
Volume 46, Issue 6

Traumatic Venous Aneurysm of the Popliteal Vein with Outcome: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

CODEN: JFSCAS

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.

Author Information

Risse, M
Institute of Legal Medicine, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, Giessen, Germany
Reuhl, J
Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany
Ogbuihi, S
Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Mainz, Mainz, Germany
Weiler, G
Institute of Legal Medicine, Justus-Liebig-Universität Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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Stock #: JFS15178J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS15178J