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Cystic adventitial disease of the popliteal artery: An argument for the developmental theory
Nikolaos Tsilimparis, MD, Ulrich Hanack, MD, Sharom Yousefi, MD, Pavlos Alevizakos, MD, Ralph I. Rückert, MD Journal of Vascular Surgery Volume 45, Issue 6, Pages (June 2007) DOI: /j.jvs Copyright © 2007 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
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Fig 1 Conventional angiography shows the typical curvilinear scimitar sign due to extrinsic compression of the lumen, without further signs of atherosclerosis. Journal of Vascular Surgery , DOI: ( /j.jvs ) Copyright © 2007 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
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Fig 2 Tenacious mucoid material between adventitia and intact media after incision of the adventitial cyst. Journal of Vascular Surgery , DOI: ( /j.jvs ) Copyright © 2007 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
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Fig 3 On resection of the affected popliteal segment a round duct-like communication 4 to 5 mm thick was identified (black arrows) between the adventitia of the popliteal artery and the capsule of the adjacent knee joint extending for a length of about 5 cm. Journal of Vascular Surgery , DOI: ( /j.jvs ) Copyright © 2007 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
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Fig 4 Pathologic examination of the surgical specimen revealed intramural cysts filled with mucoid material, located between the media and the adventitia. A, Specimen stained with elastica van Gieson, at original magnification × 10. B, Specimen stained with elastica van Gieson, at original magnification × 8. Journal of Vascular Surgery , DOI: ( /j.jvs ) Copyright © 2007 The Society for Vascular Surgery Terms and Conditions
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