Venous aneurysms are rare entities. They may cause serious complications like thrombosis or pulmonary embolism. An uncommon case of multiple large aneurysms of the saphenous vein of a forty-one-year old woman is reported. The literature is reviewed and etiology, potential complications, diagnosis, and treat ment are discussed.
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