Infected Baker’s cyst, diagnosed in the emergency department using POCUS
Baker’s cyst is a closed collection of fluid that forms in the posterior aspect of the knee. Usually, it appears as a non-painful inflammation in the popliteal fossa. In adults, its aetiology is secondary to problems that cause distension of the knee joint. It is often associated with rheumatoid ar...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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CINQUILL Medical Publishers Inc.
2019-04-01
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Series: | POCUS Journal |
Online Access: | https://ojs.library.queensu.ca/index.php/pocus/article/view/13316 |