De Greef I, Molenaers G, Fabry G
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, U.Z. Pellenberg, Belgium.
Acta Orthop Belg. 1998 Jun;64(2):180-3.
Popliteal cysts in children are usually asymptomatic and are usually found fortuitously by the parents. This study presents a series of 62 children with popliteal cysts. Among the 51 patients who received no treatment, the cysts had already disappeared at the time of the study in 43 patients; the remaining 8 patients are under 14 years of age and are without complaints. This study confirms the hypothesis that the primary popliteal cyst in children usually disappears before the age of 18. Surgery presents unnecessary risks for the patient ; moreover, the chance of recurrence after surgery is real.
儿童腘窝囊肿通常无症状，多由家长偶然发现。本研究报告了62例患有腘窝囊肿的儿童。在51例未接受治疗的患者中，43例在研究时囊肿已消失；其余8例患者年龄在14岁以下，无任何不适症状。本研究证实了儿童原发性腘窝囊肿通常在18岁前消失这一假说。手术给患者带来不必要的风险；此外，手术后确实存在复发的可能性。
