differential diagnosis

Last reviewed 01/2018

The differential diagnosis of popliteal cysts includes:

  • popliteal artery aneurysm
  • venous thrombosis
  • popliteal varices
  • lipoma
  • ganglionic cysts
  • hematoma
  • synovial hemangioma
  • abscess
  • tumour - liposarcoma, malignant fibrous histiocytoma

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