Cystic adventitial disease of the popliteal artery

Cystic adventitial disease of the popliteal artery

Cystic adventitial disease of the popliteal artery is a relatively rare entity, responsible for approximately 1 in 1,200 cases of claudication. We present a case with both classic history and imaging features. We hope that our experiences may increase radiologists’ familiarity with this unusual but treatable entity.

Bilateral Adventitial Cystic Disease of the Popliteal Artery: A Case Report

Adventitial cystic disease (ACD) of the popliteal artery is an uncommon vascular condition of unknown etiology. In the present case report, we describe a case of bilateral ACD of the popliteal artery in a 58-year-old male. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of bilateral ACD of the popliteal artery reported in the literature.

Imaging characteristics of cystic adventitial disease of the peripheral arteries: presentation as soft-tissue masses

OBJECTIVE

Our purpose was to identify the characteristic imaging features of cystic adventitial disease of the peripheral arteries.

CONCLUSION

Patients with cystic adventitial disease of the peripheral arteries often present for evaluation of soft-tissue masses involving the extremities. Noninvasive imaging reveals a characteristic appearance allowing confident diagnosis.

Spontaneous rupture of an adventitial cyst of the popliteal artery: confirmation with MR imaging

A case of spontaneous rupture of an adventitial cyst in the popliteal artery is reported. Axial magnetic resonance (MR) images demonstrated the decompressed cyst, and MR angiography was a useful noninvasive technique for confirming vascular patency after cyst rupture.

Adventitial cystic disease of the popliteal artery

A case of adventitial cystic disease of the popliteal artery is described and the subject reviewed. Now that radiologists will often follow arteriography with angioplasty or thrombolytic therapy, it is particularly important that this condition is recognised.