Introduction:

popliteal aneurysm (PA) is a rare disease, mostly asymptomatic, being rupture an exceptional complication. This usually occurs in elder and severely comorbid patients.

Case reports:

we present three different cases of ruptured popliteal aneurysms, all of them with different clinical presentations as well as different treatments. Our objective is to show different approaches and presentations for a rare complication of a rare disease.

Discussion:

RPA is a rare complication, and it is uncommon to see more than one case reported. Versatility in handling different approaches is paramount. The high mortality reflects the typical morbidity in these patients.

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