Treatment of Calf Cysts in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Yoshihiro Ryoki; Yoshiyuki Morizono; Kenichi Nishimura; Tamotsu Morimoto; Kouji Sameshima

doi:10.5035/nishiseisai.45.168

Yoshihiro Ryoki, Yoshiyuki Morizono, Kenichi Nishimura, Tamotsu Morimoto, Kouji Sameshima

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Keywords: calf cyst, rheumatoid arthritis, arthrography

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1996 Volume 45 Issue 1 Pages 168-171

DOI https://doi.org/10.5035/nishiseisai.45.168

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Abstract

Popliteal cysts in rheumatoid arthritis are rarely reported in Japan, and in particular giant calf cysts are very rare.
We report two cases of giant calf cysts, in which the patients presented with calf pain and weakness in rheumatoid arthritis. Arthrography was the most useful diagnostic tool for identifying calf cysts.
Both cases received surgical treatment, and had a good post-operative recovery.

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