title: [Venous stasis caused by extrinsic compression of the popliteal area].
abstract: The authors present three clinical cases of venous compression of the popliteal area. They are two popliteal cysts and one tibial exostosis. A relatively frequent popliteal artery aneurysm and a few iatrogenic cases, complete the list of possible differential diagnoses. Ultrasonography seems to present definite advantages concerning its use and aiding phlebography, arteriography and arthrography in detecting a popliteal "mass" causing a proximal venous stasis.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Staelens
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Van der Stricht
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic; D005096:Exostoses / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011151:Popliteal Cyst / Q000150:complications; D011152:Popliteal Vein / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D013977:Tibia; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology
vernacular_title: Stase veineuse par compression extrinsèque de la région poplitée.