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How is a popliteal aneurism discovered on routine physical examination by a physician? i know by palpation, but what exactly are they looking for?
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Size: Palpable size of pulsating mass behind the knee. confirmed by arterial doppler.
Answered 9/8/2014
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Pulsating mass: Mass that is not present on the opposite side and distal evidence of embolism. Confirmed on U/S and angiogram. See Vascular Surgeon
Answered 9/8/2014
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