MRI findings of concurrent acute DVT and dissecting popliteal cyst

Magn Reson Imaging. 1994;12(1):155-8. doi: 10.1016/0730-725x(94)92363-9.

Abstract

A case of concurrent popliteal vein thrombosis and a dissecting popliteal cyst noted on the same MRI exam is described. Pseudothrombophlebitis is a well known entity in which a ruptured or dissecting popliteal cyst clinically mimics thrombophlebitis; the current case can be considered "pseudo-pseudo thrombophlebitis." This case demonstrates the importance of routine review of the venous structures of the posterior fossa for all MRI exams of the knee.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Middle Aged
  • Popliteal Cyst / complications
  • Popliteal Cyst / diagnosis*
  • Rupture, Spontaneous
  • Thrombophlebitis / complications
  • Thrombophlebitis / diagnosis*