Case Report : POSTERIOR TIBIAL NEUROPATHY BY A BAKER`S CYST

Baker's cysts are among the most infrequent causes of peripheral nerve entrapment and only a few cases of tibial nerve entrapment resulting from the popliteal cyst in the calf muscle have been reported in the literature. We present a case of rheumatoid arthritis with a Baker's cyst, compli...

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Published in:The Korean journal of internal medicine 2000-01, Vol.15 (1), p.60
Main Authors: Ji Hyun Lee, Jae Bum Jun, Choong Hyeok Choi, Si Bog Park, Dae Hyun Yoo, Eun Kyung Hong, Seong Yoon Kim
Format: Article
Language:Korean
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Baker`s cysts
posterior tibial neuropathy
rheumatoid arthritis
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Summary:Baker's cysts are among the most infrequent causes of peripheral nerve entrapment and only a few cases of tibial nerve entrapment resulting from the popliteal cyst in the calf muscle have been reported in the literature. We present a case of rheumatoid arthritis with a Baker's cyst, complicated by the development of a tibial nerve entrapment. It is important to diagnose a Baker's cyst early and to differentiate it from thrombophlebitis, a popliteal aneurysm, tumor or muscle tear, to effect optimal therapy and to obviate a potential neuropathy. Prompt recognition of these cases may save the patients unnecessary procedures and delay in treatment.
ISSN:1226-3303
2005-6648