Beyond the Baker's Cyst: Pathology and Variant Anatomy in the Popliteal Fossa on Routine Knee MRI
Adam N. Baker,
Etan Dayan,
Clara Koo
et al.
Abstract:Primary evaluation of the knee focuses on evaluation of cartilaginous degeneration, meniscal injury, ligamentous or tendinous abnormality, and bony lesions, rather than the posterior and extracapsular popliteal fossa. A succinct review of normal popliteal fossa anatomy and normal fat planes is key to recognizing clinically significant pathology and variant anatomy. Abnormal insertion of the medial head of the gastrocnemius, or an accessory head of the gastrocnemius, can increase the risk of popliteal artery en… Show more
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