Ruptured Popliteal Cyst Diagnosed by Ultrasound Before Evaluation for Deep Vein Thrombosis.
10.5535/arm.2014.38.6.843
- Author:
Joon Sung KIM
1
;
Seong Hoon LIM
;
Bo Young HONG
;
So Young PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. lsh728@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Calf pain;
Complicated popliteal cyst;
Ultrasonography
- MeSH:
Cellulitis;
Humans;
Leg;
Lymphedema;
Physical Examination;
Popliteal Cyst*;
Rupture;
Tendons;
Ultrasonography*;
Venous Thrombosis*
- From:Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
2014;38(6):843-846
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Most popliteal cysts are asymptomatic. However, cysts may rupture, resulting in pain and swelling of the leg that could also arise from other diseases, including deep vein thrombosis, lymphedema, cellulitis, and tear of a muscle or tendon. Therefore, it is difficult to diagnose a ruptured popliteal cyst based on only a patient's history and physical examination. Musculoskeletal ultrasound has been regarded as a diagnostic tool for ruptured popliteal cyst. Here, we describe a patient who was rapidly diagnosed as ruptured popliteal cyst by ultrasonography. Therefore, ultrasound could be used to distinguish a ruptured popliteal cyst from other diseases in patients with painful swollen legs before evaluation for deep vein thrombosis.
