Compression of the Iliac Vein by a Synovial Cyst

While a synovial cyst of the hip is a rare cause of lower limb swelling, a differential diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis is needed. A case of lower limb swelling due to compression of the external iliac vein by a synovial cyst is presented with a review of the literature. Sagittal views and three-d...

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Published inAnnals of vascular surgery Vol. 18; no. 3; pp. 369 - 371
Main Authors Sugiura, Miki, Komiyama, Takashi, Akagi, Daisuke, Miyata, Teturo, Shigematsu, Hiroshi
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Netherlands Elsevier Inc 01.05.2004
Elsevier Limited
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Biopsy, Fine-Needle
Female
Hip Joint - diagnostic imaging
Hip Joint - pathology
Humans
Iliac Artery - diagnostic imaging
Iliac Artery - pathology
Iliac Vein - diagnostic imaging
Iliac Vein - pathology
Plethysmography
Synovial Cyst - diagnosis
Synovial Cyst - pathology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Ultrasonography, Interventional
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Summary:While a synovial cyst of the hip is a rare cause of lower limb swelling, a differential diagnosis of deep vein thrombosis is needed. A case of lower limb swelling due to compression of the external iliac vein by a synovial cyst is presented with a review of the literature. Sagittal views and three-dimensional images of a CT scan were very useful for the diagnosis. This is the first review in English of vessel compression by a synovial cyst of the hip.
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ISSN:0890-5096
1615-5947
DOI:10.1007/s10016-004-0025-6