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Ursula Elisabeth Maria Werra1, Eva Wardelmann2, Marco Aleksic3

  • 1Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, University of Cologne, Germany.

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Popliteal artery angiosarcomas associated with aneurysms are rare. Suspicious symptoms like pain or swelling after aneurysm treatment warrant further investigation for malignancy, guiding diagnosis and treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Vascular Surgery
  • Oncology
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Angiosarcomas of the popliteal artery are rare, particularly when associated with true popliteal aneurysms.
  • Previous popliteal aneurysm treatment increases suspicion for secondary angiosarcoma.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify diagnostic steps and treatment strategies for popliteal artery angiosarcomas linked to true popliteal aneurysms.
  • To analyze clinical presentation, diagnostic methods, and outcomes in these rare cases.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search adhering to Prisma Guidelines for case reports of true popliteal aneurysms with angiosarcomas.
  • Inclusion of three unpublished, well-documented cases.
  • Analysis of 13 identified case reports.

Main Results:

  • Pain (61%), edema (46%), and swelling were common symptoms.
  • 38% of patients presented with metastasis at diagnosis.
  • Treatment varied, including primary resection, amputation, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, with differing survival outcomes based on diagnosis timing and treatment modality.

Conclusions:

  • Non-ischemic pain, swelling, or tumor regrowth post-popliteal aneurysm treatment are red flags for angiosarcoma.
  • Prompt evaluation with biopsy or advanced imaging (PET-CT) is crucial for early diagnosis and management.