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POPLITEAL BURSITIS [1 record]

Record 1 2016-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Bones and Joints
DEF

A synovial cyst arising from a popliteal bursa, most commonly the gastrocnemius-semimembranous bursa or from a herniation of synovial membrane from the knee joint.

OBS

The term "popliteal cyst" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

OBS

The terms "popliteal cyst" and "Baker's cyst" are used more commonly than "popliteal bursitis".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Os et articulations
DEF

Tuméfaction d'apparence kystique due à l'inflammation des bourses séreuses du creux poplité (principalement celle du jumeau interne et du demi-membraneux) ou à une hernie capsulo-synoviale de l'articulation du genou.

OBS

Le terme "kyste poplité" a été privilégié par le Comité de sémiologie médicale.

OBS

Les termes "kyste poplité" et "kyste de Baker" sont plus fréquents que "bursite poplitée".

OBS

kyste de Baker : terme inusité en France.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Síntomas (Medicina)
  • Huesos y articulaciones
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