Open AccessDemonstration of dissecting popliteal cysts by joint scans after intra‐articular isotope injections
Author(s) -
Levin Melvin H.,
Nordyke Robert A.,
Ball James J.
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
arthritis & rheumatism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1529-0131
pISSN - 0004-3591
DOI - 10.1002/art.1780140506
Subject(s) - popliteal cyst , rheumatoid arthritis , medicine , knee joint , thrombophlebitis , popliteal vein , nuclear medicine , radiology , surgery , thrombosis , venous thrombosis
A new technic to demonstrate dissecting popliteal cysts of the knee is described utilizing 10 to 50 μCi (average 40) of 131 I HSA intra‐articularly. In thirty‐seven scans of 26 patients, nine instances of dissecting cysts were noted. These occurred most often in rheumatoid arthritis. The importance of clinical differentiation from thrombophlebitis is emphasized. The demonstration of dissecting popliteal cysts utilizing tracer doses of 131 I HSA has been found to be simple, safe and useful.