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Infected Baker's Cyst: A New Classification, Diagnosis and Treatment Recommendations.
- Source :
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Journal of orthopaedic case reports [J Orthop Case Rep] 2018 Nov-Dec; Vol. 8 (6), pp. 16-23. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Introduction: Baker's cyst has a high prevalence in adult population. Despite being usually asymptomatic, cyst complications may develop, such as an infection, rupture and content dissemination into the calf. This clinical presentation has a low incidence with few reports in the literature. We have not found any publication describing a systematic approach for its treatment. The purpose of this study is to propose a new classification, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations based on a case report and a literature review to guide physicians on the best course of treatment.<br />Case Report: A 53-year-old man presented with sudden left popliteal pain associated with progressive knee and calf swelling and limited knee flexion. After the initial evaluation, a Baker's cyst rupture and dissemination into the calf, associated with a septic arthritis, were diagnosed. An arthroscopic surgical irrigation of the knee and open debridement of the calf collection were performed.<br />Conclusion: Our classification may allow an accurate and structured description of the different stages of Baker's cyst presentations, with simplification of the clinical description, diagnosis, and treatment approaches.<br />Competing Interests: Conflict of Interest: Nil
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2250-0685
- Volume :
- 8
- Issue :
- 6
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of orthopaedic case reports
- Publication Type :
- Report
- Accession number :
- 30915286
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.13107/jocr.2250-0685.1238