Tibial intraneural ganglion cysts arising from the tibiofemoral joint: illustrative cases.

Background: Intraneural cysts involving the tibial nerve in the knee region (popliteal fossa) are rare. According to the articular (synovial) theory, which posits a joint origin for this pathology, these cysts originate from either the superior tibiofibular joint (STFJ) or the tibiofemoral (knee) joint. As tibial intraneural cysts arising from the tibiofemoral joint remain poorly understood, the authors present 2 illustrative cases and a review of the world's literature on all tibial intraneural ganglion cysts in the knee region.

SNSP113 (PAAG) improves mucociliary transport and lung pathology in the Scnn1b-Tg murine model of CF lung disease.

Background: Mucus stasis, a hallmark of muco-obstructive disease, results from impaired mucociliary transport and leads to lung function decline and chronic infection. Although therapeutics that target mucus stasis in the airway, such as hypertonic saline or rhDNAse, show some therapeutic benefit, they do not address the underlying electrostatic defect apparent in mucins in CF and related conditions. We have previously shown poly (acetyl, arginyl) glucosamine (PAAG, developed as SNSP113), a soluble, cationic polymer, significantly improves mucociliary transport in a rat model of CF by normalizing the charge defects of CF mucin.

Double posteromedial portals versus single posteromedial portal for arthroscopic management of popliteal cysts.

Background: As a common disease in orthopedic clinics, popliteal cysts often coexist with intra-articular lesions. Compared with traditional open surgery, arthroscopic treatment of popliteal cysts is less traumatic, and intra-articular lesions can be treated. The 'one-way valve' mechanism of the popliteal cyst can be removed by expanding the communication between the articular cavity and the cyst to avoid cyst recurrence.

Food insecurity screening and local food access: Contributions to nutritional outcomes among children and adults with cystic fibrosis in the United States.

Background: As the nutritional status of people with CF (PwCF) is associated with their socioeconomic status, it is important to understand factors related to food security and food access that play a role in the nutritional outcomes of this population. We assessed the contributions of CF program-level food insecurity screening practices and area-level food access for nutritional outcomes among PwCF.

Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of 2019 data from the U.

Dilemmas in Diagnosing Popliteal Swellings: Nodular Fasciitis Masquerading as Baker's Cyst.

Introduction: This is a case of a popliteal swelling which was clinically misdiagnosed as a simple popliteal cyst, which turned out to be a benign fibroblastic tumor featuring nodular fasciitis (NF). A swelling in the popliteal fossa by and large is considered to be a Baker's cyst. However, an array of other lesions which can be encountered such as fibroma featuring NF, meniscal cysts, lipoma, aneurysms, bursitis of the biceps femoris tendon, and schwannoma should also be borne in mind since clinical and radiological evaluation may not always be conclusive.

Natural History of Pediatric Hand and Wrist Ganglion Cysts: Longitudinal Follow-Up of a Prospective, Dual-Center Cohort.

Purpose: This investigation describes the outcomes of pediatric ganglion cysts in a prospective cohort that elected not to undergo cyst aspiration or surgical treatment. Our primary aim was to investigate the rate of spontaneous resolution over time among the subset of patients who did not undergo specific treatments.

Methods: Children (aged ≤18 years) who presented to the clinic with ganglion cysts of the hand or wrist were enrolled in a prospective two-center registry between 2017 and 2021.

Acute Pulmonary Embolism Following Baker's Cyst Excision - A Life Threatening Complication: A Case Report.

A 55-year-old women was diagnosed with Baker's cyst and underwent open Baker's cyst excision. She had developed acute pulmonary embolism in the post-operative period. Our case report is to emphasise the sub-clinical concomitant deep vein thrombosis with Baker's cyst.

Delayed Presentation of Popliteal Artery Laceration Mimicking Baker Cyst After Arthroscopic Meniscectomy: A Case Report.

Case: We report a case of delayed presentation of popliteal artery laceration after arthroscopic meniscectomy. Three weeks after the procedure, the patient developed severe calf pain, swelling over the popliteal fossa, and foot drop, despite a normal initial postoperative period. Clinical examination and radiological investigations suggested a massive hematoma in the popliteal fossa.

Disseminated infection associated with bacteraemia and osteomyelitis pubis in an elderly patient.

Objective: We describe a rare case of a disseminated infection associated with hip osteomyelitis.

Methods: A 91-year-old female patient was admitted with oedema of her right leg, fever of 38 °C and data consistent with ruptured Baker's cyst. A disseminated infection including bloodstream infection, pneumonia and multiple abscesses along both lower limbs was observed.

Direct posterior endoscopic excision of atypical popliteal cyst: A case report.

Unlabelled: Certain types of popliteal cysts do not possess the common pathophysiology of Baker's cysts, such as location or the presence of a one-way valve lesion. The traditional arthroscopic approach and excision of such atypical popliteal cysts are difficult because they do not communicate with the knee joint, especially when located behind the popliteal neurovascular structure. In this case report, we introduce a direct posterior endoscopic technique for the excision of atypical popliteal cysts when accessing them through the traditional arthroscopic approach is unfeasible.

Infection of Baker's Cyst without Bacteremia, Sepsis, or Extraneous Source: A Case Report.

Introduction: Baker's cysts are benign fluid-filled cysts that commonly form around knee joints which typically resolve spontaneously. Infection of baker's cysts is uncommon, but most often associated with septic arthritis or bacteremia. We describe a unique case of an infected Baker's cyst that presented without bacteremia, septic knee, or external source of infection.

A Giant Atypical Baker's Cyst Causing Compressive Neuropathy of Combined Peroneal and Tibial Nerves - A Case Report.

Introduction: Popliteal cysts (Baker cysts) causing compressive neuropathy of combined tibial and common peroneal nerves is an exceptional entity. Especially, an isolated multi-septate unruptured cyst (usually posteromedially) dissecting posterolaterally, thereby causing compression of multiple components of the popliteal neurovascular bundle as seen in this case report is unique in clinical field and in the literature. Awareness and early diagnosis of such cases along with a prudent technique will preclude permanent impairment.

Simultaneous arthroscopic cystectomy and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty for the management of partial knee osteoarthritis with a popliteal cyst: A case report.

Introduction: Popliteal cysts are secondary to degenerative changes in the knee joint. After total knee arthroplasty (TKA), 56.7% of patients with popliteal cysts at 4.

Popliteal Echinococcosis: A Long Journey from the Liver.

Introduction: Intra-abdominal and pelvic seeding of hepatic cystic echinococcosis to various organs is a known feature of the disease. Dissemination into distal extremities is uncommon and in this report, we present a case of disseminated cystic echinococcosis extending toward the right popliteal fossa.

Case Presentation: A 68-year-old male presented with swelling in the right upper leg and discomfort in the right popliteal region.

Compression syndromes of the popliteal neurovascular due to Baker cyst: A case report.

Introduction And Importance: Baker's cyst, or popliteal cyst, is typically arising in the popliteal fossa located between the semi-membranous tendon and the medial head of the gastrocnemius. Asymptomatic Baker's cyst does not require treatment. Surgical treatment may be considered after the failure of conservative measures when the cyst causes persistent pain and rarely compresses the adjacent neurovascular structure.

Risk factors for residual popliteal cyst after arthroscopic decompression and cystectomy: Associated with degenerative cartilage lesions.

Background: In previous studies, good results have been reported after arthroscopic treatment of popliteal cysts and concomitant intra-articular pathology. However, only a few studies have reported the associated factors with residual popliteal cysts. The aim of this study was to examine the clinical and radiographic outcomes and investigate the factors associated with the recurrence of popliteal cyst after arthroscopic cyst decompression and cyst wall resection.

Arthroscopic cystectomy and valve excision of popliteal cysts complemented with management of intra-articular pathologies: a low recurrence rate and good functional outcomes in a series of ninety seven cases.

Purpose: Arthroscopy in popliteal cyst surgery enables addressing all components of its pathomechanism: the cyst wall, valvular mechanism, and concomitant intra-articular pathologies. Techniques differ as to the management of the cyst wall and the valvular mechanism. This study aimed to assess the recurrence rate and functional outcomes of a cyst wall and valve excising arthroscopic technique with concurrent intra-articular pathology management.

Baker's cyst with extra- and intra-articular synovial chondromatosis of knee: A case report.

Synovial chondromatosis is a rare benign condition characterized by chondral proliferation from synovium forming loose bodies which can occur extra-articularly and intra-articularly. Surgical removal remains the mainstay of treatment for synovial chondromatosis. Due to the risk of recurrence, every case must be followed up with an MRI.

Adventitial Cystic Disease in the Popliteal Artery Diagnosed by Intravascular Ultrasound Imaging.

The prevalence of peripheral artery disease (PAD) has been increasing in parallel with the increasing prevalence of the atherosclerotic disease. Therefore, we have to be familiar with the diagnostic approach used for ischemic symptoms in the lower limbs. Adventitial cystic disease (ACD) is rare but not negligible as one of the differential diagnoses of intermittent claudication (IC).