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Popliteal aneurysm as a source of phantom pain: a case report
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Health System, 1500 E Medical Center Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0718, USA. sonyamil@umich.edu
Abstract:
A 42-year-old man with a remote history of right transtibial amputation but no history of phantom pain developed severe phantom pain 10 years after amputation. A literature review suggested that his presentation was contrary to the natural history of phantom pain, which is usually most prominent in the early stages after amputation. Diagnostic workup revealed a popliteal artery aneurysm, which was successfully treated with coil embolization. The patient had complete resolution of his phantom pain after treatment of the aneurysm, suggesting it was the source of the pain. As a result of successful diagnosis and treatment, the amputation level did not need to be revised and the patient was able to continue his previously high level of function.
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