title: Ruptured popliteal cyst -- an unusual complication of osteo-arthritis: a case report.
abstract: Synovial rupture produces a syndrome resembling acute thrombophlebitis and it is usually seen in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The interesting feature reported here is the occurrence of popliteal cyst rupture in a patient with no evidence of inflammatory joint disease. It is important to diagnose this condition correctly and to avoid anticoagulant therapy.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000150:complications*; D012421:Rupture; D013581:Synovial Cyst / Q000209:etiology*