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  • tubercular Popliteal Cyst as a primary presentation in an adult a case report and review of the literature
    Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery American Volume, 2013
    Co-Authors: Chandrasekaran Marimuthu, Vineet Thomas Abraham, Nandakumar Rangarajan, Ravichandran Subbiah
    Abstract:

    A Popliteal Cyst is the most common Cystic lesion around the knee and is also known as a Popliteal synovial Cyst or a Baker Cyst1,2. A Popliteal synovial Cyst results from the collection of synovial joint fluid through a synovial defect in the posterior capsule of the knee joint. It was first described by Adams in 1840, and subsequently popularized by Dr. William Morrant Baker in 18771,2. These Cystic swellings in the Popliteal region have been evaluated with anatomical cadaveric studies and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)3, which has helped us to understand the underlying pathology. Although noninfectious conditions like degenerative joint disease, internal derangements of the knee, and inflammatory conditions of the knee are commonly associated with a Baker Cyst, infective arthritis can also present as a Popliteal Cyst3-6. However, an infected Popliteal Cyst without knee joint involvement is a rare presentation. This case report describes a patient with a tubercular Popliteal Cyst. The patient was informed that data concerning the case would be submitted for publication, and he provided consent. A twenty-two-year-old man presented with pain of two weeks’ duration in the upper leg. The pain was dull aching and continuous, regardless of the nature of the activity. He had no history of trauma, no constitutional symptoms, and no prior contact with a patient with active tuberculosis. The patient was well nourished and of moderate build. Local examination of the right leg revealed edema over the anteromedial aspect of the upper leg, with diffuse fullness over the proximal aspect of the calf. No warmth of the area was detected but there was induration. Deep palpation showed no underlying focal or diffuse osseous tenderness, thickening, or irregularity. The circumference of the calf was increased compared with …

Soojung Choi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • osteochondrolipoma presenting as a Popliteal Cyst
    Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery, 2015
    Co-Authors: Young Joon Choi, Jeongho Kang, Gilhyun Kang, Soojung Choi
    Abstract:

    Here, we describe a Popliteal mass that was initially misdiagnosed as a simple Popliteal Cyst, which finally turned out to be osteochondrolipoma. A 63-year-old housewife presented with sustained knee pain in association with a palpable mass on the Popliteal fossa. The mass was in the posteromedial area and soft, non-tender, non-movable in the posteromedial area. Using plain radiography, the mass appeared as a round, soft tissue density lesion containing bony fragments. We performed an ultrasound-guided needle biopsy in conjunction with magnetic resonance imaging, followed by an open excisional biopsy. Microscopically, histological sections showed a lipoma with cartilaginous and osseous differentiation, finally diagnosed as osteochondrolipoma. In conclusion, Popliteal masses are not always simple Cysts, and the evaluation of masses in the Popliteal fossa is always necessary.

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  • Ruptured Popliteal Cyst Diagnosed by Ultrasound Before Evaluation for Deep Vein Thrombosis
    Annals of rehabilitation medicine, 2014
    Co-Authors: Joon Sung Kim, Seong Hoon Lim, Bo Young Hong, So Young Park
    Abstract:

    Most Popliteal Cysts are asymptomatic. However, Cysts may rupture, resulting in pain and swelling of the leg that could also arise from other diseases, including deep vein thrombosis, lymphedema, cellulitis, and tear of a muscle or tendon. Therefore, it is difficult to diagnose a ruptured Popliteal Cyst based on only a patient’s history and physical examination. Musculoskeletal ultrasound has been regarded as a diagnostic tool for ruptured Popliteal Cyst. Here, we describe a patient who was rapidly diagnosed as ruptured Popliteal Cyst by ultrasonography. Therefore, ultrasound could be used to distinguish a ruptured Popliteal Cyst from other diseases in patients with painful swollen legs before evaluation for deep vein thrombosis.