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    • Vascular Surgery
    • Diagnostic Imaging
    • Peripheral Artery Disease

    Background:

    • Popliteal artery aneurysms (PAAs) are a common form of peripheral arterial aneurysm.
    • Symptoms can be absent or transient, leading to delayed diagnosis.
    • Missed PAAs can result in severe ischemic complications, including limb amputation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a case study of a patient with a popliteal artery aneurysm.
    • To highlight the diagnostic challenges and potential misdiagnoses of PAAs.
    • To discuss the critical aspects of evaluating and managing popliteal artery aneurysms.

    Main Methods:

    • Case report presentation.
    • Review of diagnostic evaluation for popliteal artery aneurysm.
    • Discussion of treatment strategies for popliteal artery aneurysm.

    Main Results:

    • A patient presented with "blue toes," initially misdiagnosed as a drug reaction or vasculitis.
    • The underlying cause was identified as a popliteal artery aneurysm.
    • The case underscores the importance of considering PAAs in patients with unexplained lower limb ischemia.

    Conclusions:

    • Popliteal artery aneurysms require high clinical suspicion, especially in patients with "blue toe syndrome."
    • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management are essential to prevent limb loss.
    • Comprehensive evaluation and timely intervention are key to successful outcomes in PAA cases.