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Aneurysm, venous: An aneurysm involving a vein. As opposed to an arterial aneurysm or a cardiac aneurysm. An aneurysm is a localized widening (dilatation) of an artery, vein, or the heart. At the area of an aneurysm, there is typically a bulge and the wall is weakened and may rupture. The word "aneurysm" comes from the Greek "aneurysma" meaning "a widening."
Venous aneurysm: A local widening and bulging (an aneurysm) of a vein. As opposed to an arterial aneurysm or a cardiac aneurysm. An aneurysm is a localized widening ...
Abstract PURPOSE: Venous aneurysms have been reported to occur in most major veins. These aneurysms may be misdiagnosed as soft tissue masses or as inguinal or femoral ...
Back to summary | Download this issue Michel PERRIN Vascular Surgery Chassieu, France INTRODUCTION Venous aneurysms are rare vascular disorders which
Abstract. Objective. The purpose of this series is to describe the ultrasonographic and computed tomographic (CT) findings of superficial venous ...
Venous aneurysms are extremely rare, and most are incidental findings that have no major clinical significance. Popliteal venous aneurysms are an exception to this rule.