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. 1998;25(2):136–139.

Mycotic aneurysm of the popliteal artery secondary to tuberculosis. A case report and review of the literature.

V A Jebara 1, R Nasnas 1, P E Achouh 1, G Tabet 1, R Kassab 1, B Karam 1, I Rassi 1
PMCID: PMC325526  PMID: 9654659

Abstract

Mycotic aneurysms of the popliteal artery are rare; 33 cases have been reported in the literature. The treatment of choice is a large excision with extra-anatomic revascularization. In situ revascularization is sometimes possible. To the best of our knowledge, tuberculosis has never been reported as a causal factor of mycotic aneurysms of the popliteal artery. We report a case of a recurrent tuberculous false aneurysm of the popliteal artery. After 2 attempts at in situ revascularization, the femoral artery was ligated with no distal ischemia.

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