Mycotic aneurysm of the popliteal artery secondary to Streptococus pneumoniae: a case report and review of the literature.

Introduction: Cases of true mycotic popliteal artery aneurysm are rare. Presentation is variable but invasive and non-invasive investigations collectively facilitate diagnosis and guide operative procedures. Definitive treatment generally utilizes surgical intervention with excision and reconstruction using autologous vein graft.