Print We're welcoming patients at Mayo Clinic See our safety precautions in response to COVID-19. Request an appointment. 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.Products & ServicesBook: Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, 5th EditionNewsletter: Mayo Clinic Health Letter — Digital EditionShow more products from Mayo Clinic 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 Show 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. Related Products & Services Book: Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, 5th Edition Newsletter: Mayo Clinic Health Letter — Digital Edition Show more products and services from Mayo Clinic 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. Free Special Report — Psychological First AidNEW — Mayo Clinic Guide to ArthritisMayo Clinic on Digestive HealthMayo Clinic on Healthy AgingThe Mayo Clinic Diabetes Diet CON-20248747 Patient Care & Health Information Diseases & Conditions Popliteal artery aneurysm