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Title: Popliteal entrapment syndrome caused by fibular osteochondroma. Author: Holzapfel BM, Seppel G, Wagner R, Kenn W, Meffert R. Journal: Ann Vasc Surg; 2011 Oct; 25(7):982.e5-10. PubMed ID: 21665427. Abstract: Osteochondromas are the most common tumors of bone. In adolescence, they usually present as a painless growing mass. Femoropopliteal vascular complications associated with an osteochondroma are rare, with most cases involving pseudoaneurysms. This report describes an exceptional case of a popliteal entrapment syndrome caused by a proximal fibular osteochondroma.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]