Popliteal arteries

Popliteal artery entrapment with an occlusion on the left side and a severe stenosis on the right side with absent flow during flexion caused by an abnormal medial gastrocnemius head

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Popliteal artery entrapment with an occlusion on the left side and a severe stenosis on the right side with absent flow during flexion caused by an abnormal medial gastrocnemius head

Right popliteal artery stenosis with high systolic velocity in extension

Right popliteal artery with absent flow during flexion

Popliteal arteries

Popliteal artery entrapment with an occlusion on the left side and a severe stenosis on the right side with absent flow during flexion caused by an abnormal medial gastrocnemius head

Popliteal artery stenosis

Abnormal head of the medial gastrocnemius muscle

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Details

Sex: Male
Age: 23
Body part: Popliteal artery

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Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Dr. Taco Geertsma is the founder of UltrasoundCases.info and a retired radiologist and has worked in the Gelderse Vallei hospital from January 1, 1983. till July 1, 2014. He was the head of the ultrasound department for many years.

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