| Recurrent popliteal cyst in an adult: a case report and review. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19190470 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Popliteal cysts are typically secondary to an intra-articular pathology in adults but may occur as primary lesions unrelated to knee injury. Careful examination of any mass forming on the posterior aspect of the knee is needed to differentiate benign from malignant conditions. Asymptomatic cysts are often treated conservatively, whereas surgical intervention is recommended for troublesome cysts and for those related to intra-articular derangements. Surgical intervention focused on amelioration of intra-articular derangements and the communication between the knee and the popliteal cyst results in cyst recurrence of less than 5%. A report of a recurrent popliteal cyst, in spite of aggressive surgical intervention, is presented. |
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Authors:
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Katherine R Newsham |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Orthopaedic nursing / National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Volume: 28 ISSN: 1542-538X ISO Abbreviation: Orthop Nurs Publication Date: 2009 Jan-Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-02-04 Completed Date: 2009-04-27 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8409486 Medline TA: Orthop Nurs Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 11-4; quiz 15-6 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Athletic Training University of Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN, USA. |
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Adult Diagnosis, Differential Education, Continuing Humans Male Popliteal Cyst / diagnosis, pathology*, surgery Recurrence |
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