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  • Title: Posterior tibial vein aneurysm presenting as tarsal tunnel syndrome.
    Author: Ayad M, Whisenhunt A, Hong E, Heller J, Salvatore D, Abai B, DiMuzio PJ.
    Journal: Vascular; 2015 Jun; 23(3):322-6. PubMed ID: 25199522.
    Abstract:
    Tarsal tunnel syndrome is a compressive neuropathy of the posterior tibial nerve within the tarsal tunnel. Its etiology varies, including space occupying lesions, trauma, inflammation, anatomic deformity, iatrogenic injury, and idiopathic and systemic causes. Herein, we describe a 46-year-old man who presented with left foot pain. Work up revealed a venous aneurysm impinging on the posterior tibial nerve. Following resection of the aneurysm and lysis of the nerve, his symptoms were alleviated. Review of the literature reveals an association between venous disease and tarsal tunnel syndrome; however, this report represents the first case of venous aneurysm causing symptomatic compression of the nerve.
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