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Popliteal arterial Aneurysms
Hello, hope I’m on the right group, as was told .
I had a minor knee issue and an ultrasound was one of the tests order to rule out a blockage.
Results were fine , except popliteal arteries seem big and and one of them borderline aneurysmal . 1.90 cm
At 2cm has to be treated and closely watched
Dr. Ordered another ultrasound in a year to see if it has grown.
Anyone with same issue? Thank you.
Marta
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I had an aneurysm that required open surgical repair earlier this year. Mine formed a blood clot which broke off and blocked blood flow in one of my lower leg arteries which is how it was discovered. Id definitely ask if you should be on some type of mild blood thinner such as a daily low dose aspirin to prevent clotting risk.
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1 ReactionThank you for your comment.
Yes, I take the low dose aspirin.
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1 ReactionI had a 5 cm aneurysm in my popliteal artery. And an adjacent blood clot. They placed a stent once they cleared the blood clot, but then found one in my other leg as well. It was small at first, but then grew large enough to be stented as well. At this point, I only take low-dose aspirin and have regular ultrasounds.
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1 ReactionHi @mevans99 . Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I am glad you are here.
How long have you been dealing with aneurysm and blood clots? Do they cause you discomfort or pain?
Welcome, @clareanne! You have had quite the experience and I am glad to see you share what you have learned. Wow!
I am tagging @interest here so Marta has a better chance of seeing your comment as you wait for others to join the conversation.
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1 ReactionThank you for tagging her for me as I didn't know how to reply.
Hello Marina@clareanne
Sorry for all you’ve been going through!.
I realize I posted this question almost 2 yrs ago and since then ,fortunately, my popliteal vein close to aneurysmal stage has remained unchanged since that first doctor’s suspicion.
Wishing you a speedy and full recovery.
Marta
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1 ReactionThank you for popping back in to this discussion, Popliteal arterial Aneurysms @interest. How wonderful it is to hear your popliteal vein has not worsened since then.
I am tagging @clareanne because I notice the tag in your comment did not work for some reason. I want to make sure the two of you, MarinaCB and Mara get connected.
Thank you Janell for your comment and for connecting us.
Marta
My bakers cysts were found about 10 years ago when I was being prepped for knee replacement surgery. Doctors told me they did not need treatment and there was nothing to worry about. So far there has been no problem and they are about the same size as when first noticed. When I started having swelling in my ankles I asked my doctor if that could be from the cysts behind my knees. I was told no, they don’t leak. If they open the fluid runs down all at one time. My knees are always painful but I understand that this is JUST arthritis.