The popliteal cyst

An Anteriorly Presenting ‘Wrap Around’ Popliteal Cyst

The article describes a case in which a popliteal cyst was identified presenting as a mass on the anterior aspect of theright tibia. This occurred as a result of polyethylene wear debris from previous total knee arthroplasty. Although alternativediagnoses for an anterior tibial mass are more likely, a popliteal cyst must be considered, particularly if the patient has ahistory of total knee arth...

Arthroscopic Treatment of Popliteal Cyst

In regard to arthroscopic treatment of popliteal cysts, we explored the refuted pathology for popliteal cysts proposed by others. Here we introduce an arthroscopic technique using posterior portals to treat a popliteal cyst based on our observation that the opening of the cyst in the joint is a slit-like structure in the posterior wall of the capsule. By disrupting this slit-like structure with...

Osteochondrolipoma Presenting as a Popliteal Cyst

Here, we describe a popliteal mass that was initially misdiagnosed as a simple popliteal cyst, which finally turned out to be osteochondrolipoma. A 63-year-old housewife presented with sustained knee pain in association with a palpable mass on the popliteal fossa. The mass was in the posteromedial area and soft, non-tender, non-movable in the posteromedial area. Using plain radiography, the mas...

Cutaneous ciliated cyst of right popliteal fossa.

Sir, C c i l ia ted cyst (CCC) is an unusual cystic lesion of skin, which affects the lower limb of young female. CCC presents as a single unilocular or multilocular subcutaneous cyst lined by epithelium, histologically reminiscent of fallopian tube mucosa. A 38 year old female presented in orthopaedic outpatient department with history of swelling over right popl i teal fossa . I t was gradual...

Popliteal cyst rupture in normal knee joints.