Synovial cyst of the proximal tibiofibular joint.
We describe a case of an unusual synovial cyst originating from the proximal tibiofibular joint. This cyst presented as a painless, soft tissue swelling just distal to the fibular head. We review the literature on this topic regarding clinical presentation, imaging, and management.
Jerome
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Department of Rheumatology, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
McKendry
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D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000294:innervation / Q000473:pathology*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D009431:Neural Conduction; D010543:Peroneal Nerve / Q000502:physiology; D013581:Synovial Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D013977:Tibia / Q000473:pathology*; D014463:Ultrasonography