AI Article Synopsis
- Venous aneurysms are rare anomalies that can increase the risk of thromboembolic events, particularly in the case of superficial veins like the greater saphenous vein.
- These aneurysms often present with nonspecific symptoms, leading to potential delays in diagnosis.
- Surgical intervention in symptomatic cases has low risks and can provide relief and prevent complications, as demonstrated in a case where a greater saphenous vein aneurysm was successfully treated.
Article Abstract
Venous aneurysm, a rare venous anomaly, poses increased risk of distal thromboembolic event. Superficial venous aneurysm, such as greater saphenous vein aneurysm, is an uncommon subset with nonspecific symptoms and often a delay in diagnosis. Symptomatic patients or patients with a thromboembolic event may benefit from surgical intervention with low morbidity. This case report describes an isolated spontaneous greater saphenous vein aneurysm which was successfully ligated and resected for symptomatic relief and prevention of distal thromboembolism.
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