MRI findings of concurrent acute DVT and dissecting popliteal cyst.
A case of concurrent popliteal vein thrombosis and a dissecting popliteal cyst noted on the same MRI exam is described. Pseudothrombophlebitis is a well known entity in which a ruptured or dissecting popliteal cyst clinically mimics thrombophlebitis; the current case can be considered "pseudo-pseudo thrombophlebitis." This case demonstrates the importance of routine review of the venous structures of the posterior fossa for all MRI exams of the knee.
Lazarus
M L
ML
Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago.
Ray
C E
CE
Maniquis
C G
CG
D000208:Acute Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D011151:Popliteal Cyst / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*