No: Prednisone is not likely to cause a popliteal aneurysm. The cause is thought to be an inflammatory process. If you have a popliteal aneurysm >2cm, you should consider treatment to avoid it from clotting off. These do not rupture. More importantly, almost 50% of people with popliteal aneurysms have an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Ultrasound screening is recommended.
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No: Long-term corticosteroid use has many complications however development of popliteal aneurysm is not one of them.
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