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Bilateral popliteal arterial dissection.

Po-Liang Chen1, Shih-Yu Ko, Ken-Hing Tan

  • 1Shin-Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Shih Lin District, Taipei City 111, Taiwan, ROC. maxjenius@seed.net.tw

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This case report details a rare instance of bilateral popliteal arterial dissection, a condition previously undocumented. A 56-year-old man successfully underwent endovascular stent grafting for this peripheral arterial occlusive disorder.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Medical Case Reports

Background:

  • Bilateral popliteal arterial dissection is an exceptionally rare clinical presentation.
  • This specific case involves dissection limited to the popliteal arteries, sparing the aorta, iliac, and femoral arteries.

Observation:

  • A 56-year-old male with hypertension and coronary artery disease presented with bilateral knee pain after prolonged walking.
  • Physical examination revealed hypertension and diminished dorsalis pedis pulses.
  • Elevated D-dimer levels indicated a recent-onset peripheral arterial occlusive disorder.

Findings:

  • Computed tomography confirmed bilateral popliteal arterial dissection with intimal flaps.
  • The abdominal aorta, iliac, and femoral arteries showed only arteriosclerotic changes, with no dissection involvement.
  • Minimally invasive endovascular stent grafting was performed.

Implications:

  • This report expands the known clinical spectrum of arterial dissection.
  • Highlights the importance of considering popliteal artery dissection in patients with relevant symptoms and risk factors.
  • Demonstrates the efficacy of endovascular stent grafting as a minimally invasive treatment option for this rare condition.