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Conditions›Heart diseases›Acute cardiovascular disease›Vascular conditions›Aneurysm›Popliteal aneurysm

Popliteal aneurysm

Popliteal aneurysm is a swelling of the popliteal artery, which is one of the major arteries of the thigh, running behind the knee. Popliteal aneurysms are a problem because they are prone to rupturing and bleeding, or developing a clot, which then blocks blood flow to the lower leg.
Dr. Robert Kwok
Dr. Robert Kwokreviewed this
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Is a type of:Aneurysm
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Rare

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