Superficial venous aneurysms of the small saphenous vein.

Full Abstract

Historically, superficial venous aneurysms of the lower extremities are considered rare. However, owing to the increased use of duplex ultrasound imaging, these entities are being recognized more frequently. The clinical significance of superficial aneurysms is poorly defined; yet, pulmonary emboli arising from superficial aneurysms have been reported. Symptomatic patients typically complain of the sequelae of reflux, such as edema, pain, mass, and varicosities. Current treatment consists of simple open excision. We report two cases of small saphenous vein aneurysm and provide review of its pathophysiology, presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and therapy.

Author information

Author/s: Chen, Steve I (SI); Clouse, W Darrin (WD); Bowser, Andrew N (AN); Rasmussen, Todd E (TE);

Affiliation: Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center/San Antonio Military Medical Center, San Antonio, TX 78236, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review

Journal: Journal of vascular surgery : official publication, the Society for Vascular Surgery [and] International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, North American Chapter (J Vasc Surg), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Sep; vol 50 (issue 3) : pp 644-7

Dates: Created 2009/08/24; Completed 2009/09/15;

PMID: 19595536, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 9/15/2009, IMS Date: )

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