Elastographic pattern of popliteal cyst

Purpose: Popliteal synovial cysts (PSC), also known as Baker's cysts, arise between the tendons of the medial head of the gastrocnemius and the semimembranosus muscles and are common in patients with arthritis and osteoarthritis. Real-time elastography (ELS) has been employed predominantly for a better differentiation of benign and malignant lesions. The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the elastographic pattern of PSC. Material and methods: In 64 Patients with knee compalints a PSC was detected on conventional ultrasound (US) Aftar that a real-time ELS was performed. The elasticity was evaluated ac…