Eurorad Teaching Case: Adventitial Cystic Disease of the Popliteal Artery

Eurorad case highlights adventitial cystic disease of the popliteal artery, a rare cause of calf claudication in young adults. Review imaging features and key differential diagnoses to avoid misdiagnosis.

• Single teaching case from Eurorad (European Society of Radiology).
• Covers typical imaging appearance on ultrasound, CT, and MRI of popliteal adventitial cysts, which can mimic atherosclerotic disease or popliteal entrapment.
• Key limitation: Single case report; no generalizability.

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