Abstract
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.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Cysts / complications
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Cysts / diagnosis*
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Humans
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Intermittent Claudication / etiology
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
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Male
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Popliteal Artery / pathology*
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Rupture, Spontaneous
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Vascular Diseases / complications
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Vascular Diseases / diagnosis*
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Vascular Patency / physiology