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Popliteal Artery Entrapment
Popliteal Artery Entrapment
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A 19-year-old male with bilateral exertional leg pain suspected of popliteal artery entrapment underwent various imaging studies. Ultrasound and diagnostic angiogram revealed artery occlusion during plantar flexion, but couldn't identify the cause. Unlike angiograms, MRI/MRA without contrast and CT angiograms provide greater insight, showing soft tissues and potential anatomic variants leading to entrapment. These variants include accessory slips of the gastrocnemius muscle, which can compress the popliteal artery. MRI is favored for its lack of radiation and capability to assess soft tissue structures, aiding in identifying the cause of artery entrapment.
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2nd Edition
Related Case
2nd Edition, CASE 56
Topic
Vascular
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2nd Edition, CASE 56
2nd Edition
Vascular
popliteal artery entrapment
MRI
diagnostic angiogram
gastrocnemius muscle
soft tissue assessment
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