| Literature DB >> 16861017 |
M Colasanti1, P Sapienza, E Moroni, G Mosiello, F Postacchini, L di Marzo.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Synovial cyst of the hip joint causing the compression of the femoral vein is a rare occurrence. We carefully reviewed the international literature collecting 26 additional cases. REPORT: A case of a patient affected with synovial cyst of the hip joint causing the compression of the femoral vein and severe lower limb edema is presented. DISCUSSION: The treatment of choice of synovial cyst compressing the femoral vein is surgical removal.Entities:
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Year: 2006 PMID: 16861017 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2006.05.012
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg ISSN: 1078-5884 Impact factor: 7.069