what are the tests for popliteal aneurysm?

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Answer 1

Ultrasound: A high quality ultrasound is the best test to exclude a popliteal aneurysm. Don't delay and get checked out today! good luck!

Answer 2

CTA and Arteriogram: Ctangiogram, arteriogram and arterial duplex of the popliteal artery.

Answer 3

Annually: Once a year by ultrasound should be enough. You don't have to be concerned about treatment until it reaches a diameter of around 2cm. We don't worry about rupture. It is the formation of a blood clot and blockage of flow to the foot which is more likely to occur. These can be fixed surgically by replacing the short segment of artery or stenting.

Answer 4

Up to your surgeon: If you have popliteal artery aneurysm you are at risk for leg amputation. Doppler and cta will give needed info. May need surgery or covered stent soon depending on size of aneurysm, amount of clot in aneurysm and amount of associated peripheral artery disease. Otherwise your doctor will recommend follow up. You are at increased risk of abdominal aortic aneurysm so get an ultrasound of that area.

Answer 5

Possibly: The popliteal artery is the third most common location for a aneurysm. These frequently occur in both legs. Patients who have one aneurysm are more likely to develop others in the aorta and femoral ( groin ) and iliac arteries. These patients are followed closely for early detection.

Answer 6

More likely than not: Popliteal artery aneurysms occur with a bilateral presentation in over 50% of patients. AAA is also diagnosed in around 50% of patients presenting with popliteal aneurysms. Ultrasound tests can evaluate this possibility easily. Your risk to develop additional aneurysm where there currently is none, is hard to define, but certainly elevated.

Answer 7

Resection: Endo vascular stent if possible other wise resection

Answer 8

Surgery: Surgical correction.

Answer 9

Surgery or stent: Not all popliteal aneurysms need treatment. When indicated most patients are better served with a bypass surgery and ligation of the aneurysm or resection of the aneurysm and replace the artery with a graft. In high risk patients stenting is an option if they meet certain criteria.

Answer 10

Popliteal aneurysm: Surgery or intervention to treat issue

Answer 11

Mass behind the knee: These can be from none to pain when walking or at rest in the lower leg. The most common finding will be a pulsatilla mass behind the knee.

Answer 12

Popliteal artery ane: Most often, ischemia of toes.

Answer 13

3 things: Popliteal aneurysm cause symptoms one of a few ways thrombose rupture embolize however if found it should be treated to avoid potential complications.

Answer 14

Enlargement: Enlargement of artery behind the knee Often associated with abdominal aneurysm Complications include rupture,thrombosis,and embolization

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