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Abstract
Popliteal artery compression may be caused by a Baker's cyst as documented by this case report. Typically this occurs in a relatively young patient without other evidence of atherosclerosis. The ischemic symptoms may be intermittent. Treatment should include resection of the offending cyst and any damaged popliteal artery.Entities:
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Year: 1986 PMID: 3761486
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Vasc Surg ISSN: 0741-5214 Impact factor: 4.268