Lesions in the popliteal fossa with neurologic symptomatology--case reports, diagnostics and treatment
Hanoun, G.; Vybíhal, V.; Kren, L.; Navrátil, O.
Rozhledy V Chirurgii Mesicnik Ceskoslovenske Chirurgicke Spolecnosti 88(8): 453-455
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-9351 PMID: 20055301 Document Number: 635266
The lesions arising in the popliteal fossa are varied. We report two different lesions related to the peroneal nerve that presented with neurologic symptoms. Both were initially treated at surgical department with insufficient diagnostics and finally required a neurosurgical operation. We emphasize performing complete diagnostics that may avoid unnecessary burden for the patient and healthcare personnel. Patients with proven intimate relation of the lesion to nerve structures in the popliteal fossa should be referred to neurosurgical department.