Pathophysiology
1. Knee synovial cyst
2. Forms in posteromedial popliteal space
  1. Level of gastrocnemius muscle medial head origin
Symptoms
1. Gradual onset of pain in popliteal space
Signs
1. Swelling at posteromedial aspect of popliteal space

Family Practice Notebook

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 10/21/2007 and last published on 2/5/2012.

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