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21 lut 2023 · Baker cysts, or popliteal cysts, are fluid-filled distended synovial-lined lesions arising in the popliteal fossa between the medial head of the gastrocnemius and the semimembranosus tendons via a communication with the knee joint. They are usually located at or below the joint line.
21 mar 2024 · There is broad differential for cyst-like lesions around the knee. Differential diagnosis Cysts. synovial cyst. popliteal synovial cyst - Baker cyst; ganglion cyst. intra-articular ganglion cyst. ACL ganglion cyst; PCL ganglion cyst; Hoffa fat pad ganglion cyst; extra-articular ganglion cyst. periosteal ganglion cyst; nerve sheath ganglion cyst
4 sie 2023 · Symptoms may include sharp pain in the knee and calf, swelling or erythema of the calf, and a sensation that feels like water running down the calf. In addition, thrombophlebitis rarely can result as a complication of a bulging or ruptured Baker’s Cyst.
14 sty 2022 · Popliteus injuries or injuries of the popliteus musculotendinous complex occur within the scope of posterolateral corner injuries of the knee and include avulsions, complete and partial tendinous and myotendinous tears as well as muscle injuries.
These ganglion cysts are usually small and can easily be mistaken for normal anatomy on magnetic resonance imaging (ie, small periarticular vessel or fluid within the popliteus tendon sheath), leading to delayed patient diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
9 lut 2024 · Popliteal cyst, an accumulation of synovial fluid, is common. It is usually the result of a knee joint abnormality such as arthritis or a cartilage tear. May present with swelling or pain behind the knee, but most cases are asymptomatic.
28 mar 2024 · Popliteal cysts are often discovered incidentally on imaging or physical examination but can also cause posterior knee pain and/or limit knee flexion. Large or ruptured cysts can cause calf swelling and may mimic the signs and symptoms of DVT .
