Popliteal Artery Occlusion Popliteal Artery Occlusion Co-existing with Popliteal Vein DVT Estimated reading: 1 minute 277 views Contributors Clinical History A 92-year old lady presented with pain and swelling in the right leg. The WELLS score was 2 upon an initial specialist clinical assessment. Doppler ultrasound of the lower limb veins was requested to rule out deep venous thrombosis (DVT). Case Description Ultrasound revealed the presence of an occlusive thrombus in the popliteal vein. There was also an occluded superficial femoral artery (SFA). However, the popliteal artery was patent. Diagnosis/ Discussion/ Treatment/ Follow up The patient was referred urgently to vascular surgery for further management. Unfortunately, the patient passed away Sonograms Patent right common femoral artery Partially occluded right superficial femoral artery (proximal) Partially occluded right superficial femoral artery (mid) Partially occluded right superficial femoral artery (distal) Colour Doppler imaging of the distal right superficial femoral artery showing some distal patency towards the popliteal artery Patent right popliteal artery Occluded right popliteal vein containing thrombus (blood clot), in keeping with deep venous thrombosis (DVT) Axial orientation of the right popliteal vein showing occlusion, and the patent artery posteriorly Popliteal Artery Occlusion Co-existing with Popliteal Vein DVT - PreviousOccluded Popliteal ArteryNext - Popliteal Artery Occlusion Co-existing with Popliteal Vein DVTPopliteal Artery Aneurysm Published on: October 4, 2024
