Is Baker's cyst a risk factor for pulmonary embolism?
Intern Med
; 35(11): 886-9, 1996 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-8968803
ABSTRACT
We encountered a 73-year-old man with acute pulmonary embolism (PE) and Baker's cyst. Venography revealed that the right popliteal vein was compressed by Baker's cyst and deep venous thrombosis (DVT) had developed. DVT associated with Baker's cyst is rather common and these two conditions are thought to be causally related. Baker's cyst is the most frequent mass lesion in the popliteal region. We suggest that Baker's cyst is a risk factor for PE as well as surgery and trauma.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Embolia Pulmonar
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Tromboflebite
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Cisto Popliteal
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limite:
Aged
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Intern Med
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA INTERNA
Ano de publicação:
1996
Tipo de documento:
Article