Popliteal masses masquerading as popliteal cysts.
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Two popliteal swellings, thought initially to be synovial cysts associated with arthritic knees, were found to be unrelated tumours of serious significance. In the presence of neurological signs or a large cyst in association with a noninflammed knee joint a disease other than a simple synovial cyst should be considered.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of the rheumatic diseases
دوره 43 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1984