Proximal Dissection and Rupture of a Popliteal Cyst: A Case Report. (10th October 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Abdelrahman, M. H.; Tubeishat, S.; Hammoudeh, M.
• Other Names: Barron B. J. Academic Editor.; Yalcin S. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in radiology. Volume 2012(2012)
• Publication Date: 2012-10-10
• Subjects: Radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Medical radiology -- Periodicals; Radiology; Radiology; Medical radiology; Periodicals; Electronic journals; Case studies; Periodicals; 616.0757
• DOI: 10.1155/2012/292414
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6862

Abstract

Abstract : Popliteal cysts are swellings in the popliteal fossa due to enlargement of the gastrocnemius semimembranous bursa. These cysts might burst, and they usually rupture posteriorly and inferiorly with severe pain in the calf. We describe a patient with popliteal cyst that dissected proximally and ruptured in the soft tissue of the thigh.