Ruptured 'fem-pop' Vein Graft Presenting As Deep Venous Thrombosis

The public is becoming increasingly aware of the symptoms of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) due to the so-called 'economy class' syndrome. However, arterial rupture can mimic these symptoms. We report of a misdiagnosis of a ruptured 'fem-pop' vein graft (previously unreported) presenting identically as a DVT. The patient received conventional anticoagulation treatment which could have resulted in disastrous consequences.