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Necrotizing fasciitis mimicking a ruptured popliteal cyst

Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine (1990) 83(1) 52-53
DOI: 10.1177/014107689008300123
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Abstract

An acutely swollen calf is a common clinical problem. Causes include deep venous thrombosis (DVT), ruptured popliteal cyst, haematoma and infection. We describe a case of necrotizing fasciitis diagnosed clinically as a DVT and by ultrasonography as a ruptured cyst.

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Watts, R. A., & Bretland, P. M. (1990). Necrotizing fasciitis mimicking a ruptured popliteal cyst. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 83(1), 52–53. https://doi.org/10.1177/014107689008300123

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