Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 13, 2026

Microscopic Cyst Resection for the Treatment of Patients Diagnosed with Epididymal Cyst
03:10

Microscopic Cyst Resection for the Treatment of Patients Diagnosed with Epididymal Cyst

Published on: March 31, 2023

Cystic adventitial disease: a case report and literature review

Arvind Vasudevan1, Moshe Halak, Steven Lee

  • 1Department of Vascular Surgery, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia. Arvind_Vasudevan@yahoo.com.au

ANZ Journal of Surgery
|January 10, 2006
PubMed

Insights

Cystic adventitial disease (CAD) is a rare cause of peripheral vascular disease. This case study highlights catheter angiography as the diagnostic choice and surgical excision with bypass grafting as the effective treatment for CAD.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Cystic adventitial disease (CAD) is an uncommon, non-atherosclerotic condition affecting peripheral arteries.
  • It can lead to significant peripheral vascular disease (PVD) symptoms, such as claudication.

Observation:

  • A 54-year-old male presented with calf claudication.
  • Catheter angiography revealed characteristic scallop-like narrowing, indicative of CAD.

Findings:

  • Surgical intervention involved the resection of the affected arterial segment.
  • A femoral popliteal venous bypass graft was successfully used for reconstruction.

Implications:

  • Catheter angiography is confirmed as the primary diagnostic tool for CAD.
  • Surgical excision and bypass grafting represent a viable and effective treatment strategy for managing CAD.
  • Understanding CAD pathogenesis is crucial for improving patient outcomes in PVD management.

More Related Videos

Arthroscopic Excision of Posterior Cruciate Ligament Cysts Using a Double Posteromedial Approach05:44

Arthroscopic Excision of Posterior Cruciate Ligament Cysts Using a Double Posteromedial Approach

Published on: October 20, 2023

Related Concept Videos

Cystic Fibrosis: Pathogenesis01:23

Cystic Fibrosis: Pathogenesis

Cystic fibrosis (CF), an autosomal recessive disorder, significantly affects the function of exocrine glands. This genetically inherited disease is characterized by the production of thick and sticky mucus, which can severely affect various organs and systems in the body.
CF is primarily caused by a genetic mutation in a chromosome 7 gene coding for the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) protein. The most common gene mutation leading to CF is the ΔF508 mutation, but...