Popliteal

... popliteal pterygium syndrome : An inherited condition ... is a winglike triangular membrane ). A popliteal cyst is removed by surgically cutting away all ... . This is usually quite effective. When the popliteal bursa fills with fluid and expands, the result ...

Aorta

... and thoracic aortic aneurysm ) Brain (cerebral aneurysm ) Leg ( popliteal artery aneurysm ) Intestine (Mesenteric artery aneurysm ) Splenic ... and thoracic aortic aneurysm ) Brain (cerebral aneurysm ) Leg ( popliteal artery aneurysm ) Intestine (mesenteric artery aneurysm ) ...

Bursa

... e -- Semimembranosus and Gastrocnemius -- are the most common source of popliteal cysts in children. The shoulder bursa can become inflamed from ... of synovia l fluid, a clear liquid that acts as a lubricant. When the popliteal bursa fills with fluid and expands, the result is a bulge called a ...

Abdominal aortic aneurysm

... Aorta (the major artery from the heart ) -- see abdominal aortic aneurysm and thoracic aortic aneurysm ) Brain (cerebral aneurysm ) Leg ( popliteal artery aneurysm ) Intestine (mesenteric artery aneurysm ) Splenic artery aneurysm ... It is most common in the abdominal aorta , ...

Cysts

... of the body in several different types of tissue . As I mentioned, a Baker's cyst develops in tissue behind the knee in an area called the popliteal fossa. Cysts - Any fluid-filled closed cavity or sac that is lined by an EPITHELIUM . Cysts can be of normal, abnormal, non-neoplastic, ...

Femur

... end) femur destroy the bone near the knee and the tumor may spread to the adjacent muscle ( quadriceps ), blood vessels ( femoral and popliteal artery and vein ) and nerve s (sciatic, ... The head of the femur - The rounded surface at the very end of the bone that fits into a ...

Intermittent claudication

... Intermittent claudication (also simply called claudication ) is often a symptom of something more serious: arteriosclerosis of the femoral and popliteal arteries. Leg pain ( intermittent claudication ) Occurs with exercise (such as walking ) Relieved with rest ... Pletal (cilostazol) A ...

Lesion

... end) femur destroy the bone near the knee and the tumor may spread to the adjacent muscle ( quadriceps ), blood vessels ( femoral and popliteal artery and vein ) and nerve s (sciatic, ... Lesion s on the external genitalia are easily recognized. On the penis , genital warts tend ...

Pterygium

... popliteal pterygium syndrome : An inherited condition with a web behind the knee . (A pterygium is a winglike triangular membrane ). PT (Prothrombin ...

Synovia

... pouches ( bursa e) throughout your knee . A valve-like system exists between your knee joint and the bursa on the back of your knee ( popliteal bursa ). Synovia l fluid analysis shows uric acid crystals. Uric acid ( blood test) may be elevated. Joint X-ray s may be normal. The ...