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7. Popliteal Artery Aneurysm
A 77-year-old male presented to the emergency department with a 2-day history of increased swelling and pain in the left knee and distal thigh. He was unable to extend the knee without severe pain. On examination, the patient had a large pulsatile mass in the left popliteal fossa and distal thigh. Which of the following is the initial diagnostic test of choice for popliteal artery aneurysm? A. ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine
سال: 1924
ISSN: 0035-9157
DOI: 10.1177/003591572401702459