Demonstration of an infected popliteal (Baker's) cyst with three-phase skeletal scintigraphy

Journal Article · Fri Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1985 · Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/00003072-198503000-00003· OSTI ID:5266716

Wallner, R J; Dadparvar, S; Croll, M N; Brady, L W

A case is reported of an infected popliteal (Baker's) cyst demonstrated with triple phase skeletal scintigraphy. Although double-contrast arthrography and ultrasonography are currently the modalities most frequently employed to diagnose the presence of popliteal cysts, they may also be detected utilizing this radionuclide technique in the course of evaluation for knee joint disease or septic arthritis. Radionuclide studies may be more sensitive for the evaluation of associated inflammatory disease involving the knee joint.

• Research Organization: Hahnemann Univ., Philadelphia, PA
• OSTI ID: 5266716
• Journal Information: Clin. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Vol. 3
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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