Chalmers I M
S Afr Med J. 1976 Sep 4;50(38):1487-8.
Synovial rupture produces a syndrome resembling acute thrombophlebitis and it is usually seen in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. The interesting feature reported here is the occurrence of popliteal cyst rupture in a patient with no evidence of inflammatory joint disease. It is important to diagnose this condition correctly and to avoid anticoagulant therapy.
