Print OverviewA popliteal artery aneurysm is an abnormal bulge that occurs in the wall of the artery that runs through the area behind your knee joint. By Mayo Clinic Staff Popliteal artery aneurysm care at Mayo Clinic Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic Doctors & departments Aug. 23, 2017 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter References Jacobowitz G, et al. Lower extremity aneurysms. In: Rutherford's Vascular Surgery. 8th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2014. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Nov. 1, 2016. Guzzo JL, et al. Femoral and popliteal artery aneurysms. In: Current Surgical Therapy. 11th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2014. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Nov. 1, 2016. Riggin EA. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Oct. 6, 2016. Peripheral arterial aneurysms. Merck Manual Professional Version. http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/cardiovascular-disorders/peripheral-arterial-disorders/peripheral-arterial-aneurysms?qt=peripheral%20artery%20aneurysm&alt=sh. Accessed Nov. 1, 2016. Popliteal artery aneurysmSymptoms & causesDoctors & departmentsCare at Mayo Clinic Advertisement Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship Policy Opportunities Ad Choices Mayo Clinic Marketplace Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic. The Mayo Clinic Diet Book4 Simple Steps to a Joy-Filled Life5 Steps to Controlling High Blood PressureStop Osteoporosis in its TracksFREE TRIAL – Mayo Clinic Health Letter CON-20248747 Patient Care & Health Information Diseases & Conditions Popliteal artery aneurysm