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  1. J.P.C. Peper

    J.P.C. Peper Bronze Member

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    What's your diagnosis?

    I'll post the correct answer in a few days!

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    J.P.C. Peper, Jun 18, 2012
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    septic arthritis?
     

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    Baker's cyst
     

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    Correct answer:

    Baker's cyst (or popliteal cyst).

    This is usually a result of arthritis or a meniscus tear. You can diagnose this clinically, although a DVT needs to be ruled out when the cyst has ruptured (by using an echo, and if necessary an MRI).
     

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