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==Background== | |||
*Develops posteriorly and inferiorly to the knee as a distention of a local bursa | |||
*Cyst frequently communicates w/ knee joint; intra-articular pathology is common | |||
==Clinical Features== | |||
*Pain/swelling of posterior knee | |||
==DDX== | |||
*Popliteal venous thrombosis | |||
*Popliteal aneurysm | |||
*Tumor | |||
==Management== | |||
*Ultrasound is study of choice | |||
*Treatment is conservative; excision may be required in some cases | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
Revision as of 06:05, 25 February 2012
Background
- Develops posteriorly and inferiorly to the knee as a distention of a local bursa
- Cyst frequently communicates w/ knee joint; intra-articular pathology is common
Clinical Features
- Pain/swelling of posterior knee
DDX
- 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