Presentation
Non-pulsating, soft swelling in the right inguinal region for several months.
Patient Data
The ultrasound shows a saccular aneurysm of the right femoral vein measuring approximately 2 cm in the supine position and 3 cm in orthostasis without thrombotic deposits. There aren’t pathological adenopathies or hernias.
Case Discussion
Venous aneurysms are solitary dilations of a venous segment that communicates with a main vein through a single channel. Venous aneurysms are not a frequent pathology and are sometimes diagnosed as soft tissue formations, adenopathies, or hernias. A double or greater increase in the diameter of a normal vein is considered aneurysmal. Femoral vein aneurysms can also be a source of pulmonary embolism.
Case courtesy: Dr Fabio Denicolò
Radiographer: TSRM Fabio Imola
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