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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Develops posteriorly and inferiorly to the knee as | *Develops posteriorly and inferiorly to the knee as herniation of the synovial membrane of the knee capsule | ||
* | *The cyst communicates with the knee joint and is the leading cause of posterior knee pain | ||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*Pain/swelling of posterior knee | *Pain/swelling of posterior knee | ||
== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
*Popliteal venous thrombosis | *Popliteal venous thrombosis | ||
*Popliteal aneurysm | *Popliteal aneurysm | ||
Revision as of 18:45, 9 June 2014
Background
- Develops posteriorly and inferiorly to the knee as herniation of the synovial membrane of the knee capsule
- The cyst communicates with the knee joint and is the leading cause of posterior knee pain
Clinical Features
- Pain/swelling of posterior knee
Differential Diagnosis
- Popliteal venous thrombosis
- Popliteal aneurysm
- Tumor
Management
- Ultrasound is study of choice
- Treatment is conservative; excision may be required in some cases
See Also
Source
- Tintinalli