Idiopathic aneurysms, occurring at multiple sites throughout the arterial tree, are rare. This report describes a case of multiple asymptomatic arterial aneurysms of uncertain origin, involving the aorta and lower limb vasculature, in a 70 year old man. The clinical presentation, vascular reconstruction and a brief review of the literature are described.
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