Síndrome de atrapamiento de la arteria poplítea con aneurisma: reporte de un caso

the true prevalence of the popliteal artery entrapment syndrome is unknown, it is estimated to be 0.16%. it is considered as the main cause of intermittent claudication in young athletes without cardiovascular risk factors. it is characterized by the extrinsic compression of the popliteal artery either caused by defects of the muscle-tendon structures or by the hypertrophy of the gastrocnemius muscle leading to the arterial entrapment and symptoms of paresthesia, intermittent claudication and coldness of the affected limb. chronic compression of the artery may lead to irreversible damage with formation of thrombi and aneurysms and the subsequent amputation of the limb. therefore, correct diagnosis and treatment are of great importance for the patient.