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Baker's cyst simulating deep vein thrombosis.

R Chaudhuri1, R Salari

  • 1Department of Radiology, Guy's Hospitals, London.

Clinical Radiology
|June 1, 1990
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Phlebography may miss popliteal vein compression caused by Baker's cysts. Contrast arthrography is crucial for diagnosing ruptured Baker's cysts, differentiating them from deep venous thrombosis in patients with leg swelling.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Phlebography is commonly used to diagnose deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in patients with leg pain and swelling.
  • A subset of patients with negative phlebograms exhibit popliteal vein compression or deviation.
  • Baker's cysts are a potential cause of these popliteal vein abnormalities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the utility of contrast arthrography in patients with negative phlebograms but signs of popliteal vein compression.
  • To determine the prevalence of Baker's cyst rupture in this patient group.
  • To establish an optimal diagnostic strategy for leg swelling and pain.

Main Methods:

  • Patients with negative phlebograms and popliteal vein abnormalities underwent contrast arthrography.

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  • Ultrasound of the femoral vein and popliteal fossa was used as an initial diagnostic step.
  • Phlebography was performed if initial ultrasound was negative for obvious thrombus or ruptured Baker's cyst.

    • Main Results:

    • Eighty percent of selected patients with negative phlebograms and popliteal vein abnormalities were diagnosed with dissecting or ruptured Baker's cysts.
    • Nearly one-third of these Baker's cyst ruptures extended into the thigh.
    • Contrast arthrography identified Baker's cyst rupture when phlebography was negative.

    Conclusions:

    • Ruptured Baker's cysts can mimic or be mistaken for deep venous thrombosis.
    • Contrast arthrography is essential for diagnosing ruptured Baker's cysts, especially when phlebography is inconclusive.
    • An integrated diagnostic approach involving ultrasound, phlebography, and contrast arthrography optimizes the diagnosis of leg swelling and pain.