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  • Vascular Medicine
  • Case Reports

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  • Gastrocnemius venous aneurysms are exceedingly rare vascular anomalies.
  • Etiology is often attributed to trauma or inflammatory processes.
  • Literature reports only three previous cases of this condition.

Observation:

  • A 57-year-old female presented with acute, severe right lower extremity calf pain.
  • Diagnostic imaging revealed a gastrocnemius vein aneurysm as the likely cause.
  • The patient experienced significant functional limitation due to pain.

Findings:

  • Surgical resection of the identified gastrocnemius vein aneurysm was performed.
  • Post-operative follow-up at two months showed complete resolution of symptoms.
  • The patient regained full capacity for activities of daily living.

Implications:

  • This case adds to the limited understanding of gastrocnemius venous aneurysms.
  • Surgical intervention appears to be an effective treatment for symptomatic cases.
  • Successful management can restore quality of life and functional independence.