Popliteal cyst in child

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Swelling on posterior aspect of knee. No trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 5 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

A soft tissue density seen posterior to the knee joint.

ultrasound

A cyst noted in the popliteal region, between the medial head of the gastrocnemius and the semimembranosus tendon.

Case Discussion

Findings favor popliteal cyst

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