Primary cysts:
Secondary cysts:
these are more common than primary cysts and are thought to be caused by a combination of weakness around the knee, internal pathology and valvular opening between the knee joint and bursa. Triggers include:
Other rare aetiological factors causing popliteal cysts include:
Reference:
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