Case Report

Popliteal Cystic Adventitial Disease Causing Intermittent Claudication in a Young Athlete: A Case Report

Authors: Paritosh Sharma, MRCS, Nat Padhiar, MSc, PhD, FCPodS, Constantinos Kyriakides, MD, FRCS

Abstract

Cystic adventitial disease (CAD) is a rare condition that usually affects the popliteal artery and presents with symptoms of intermittent claudication in the younger population. Here, we present the case of a young athlete with popliteal cystic adventitial disease and discuss available treatment options.

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