title: [Popliteal cysts: etiologic and therapeutic approach].
abstract: In children and adults, a popliteal cyst frequently coexists with an intra-articular disorder of the knee. Its mode of presentation consists of a palpable mass at the level of the popliteal fossa. The cyst is a recess of the synovial cavity of the knee, often associated to a chronic effusion. In children, the etiology may be primary with a development directly from the medial gastrocnemius-semimembranous bursa. In adults, it is usually secondary to degenerative or inflammatory disease of the knee. A communication between the intraarticular space and the cystic cavity can be often found. The aim of this study is to review epidemiology, pathogenesis, symptomatology, diagnosis and treatment options.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Billières
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Lascombes
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Peter
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D011151:Popliteal Cyst / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D012307:Risk Factors