Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Claudication in a Young Athlete

Authors

  • Suraya Aziz Department of Radiology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • Emy SR
  • Hamzaini Abdul Hamid
  • Sharifah MIA
  • Maizatuljamny M

Abstract

Popliteal artery entrapment syndrome is an important infrequent cause of serious disability among young adults and athletes. We hereby describe a case of popliteal artery syndrome and its clinical implications. Physicians should be aware of the possibility of popliteal artery entrapment in young patients presenting with progressive arterial insufficiency

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2024-03-06

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