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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for Popliteal
  1. Striae in the popliteal fossa (image) 
    Striae in the popliteal fossa. Striae or stretch marks result from stretching of the skin, or other influences such as Cushing syndrome. Most ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1792.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Peripheral artery bypass - leg 
    ... bypass surgery to treat your lower leg (femoral popliteal): You may have general anesthesia. You will be ... hospital for 4 to 7 days. After femoral popliteal bypass, you will spend less time or no ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007394.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Aneurysm 
    ... abdominal aorta Brain ( cerebral aneurysm ) Behind the knee (popliteal artery aneurysm) Intestine (mesenteric artery aneurysm) Artery in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001122.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Peripheral artery bypass - leg - discharge 
    Peripheral artery bypass surgery is done to re-route the blood supply around a blocked artery in the leg. You had this surgery because ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000239.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Baker cyst 
    Baker cyst is a buildup of joint fluid (synovial fluid) that forms a swelling behind the knee. ... A Baker cyst is caused by swelling in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001222.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Angioplasty and stent placement - peripheral arteries 
    Angioplasty is a procedure to open narrowed or blocked blood vessels that supply blood to your legs. Fatty deposits can build up inside ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007393.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Anatomical landmarks adult - back (image) 
    ... the back of the knee is called the “popliteal fossa,” while the “flank” is an area on ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1069.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Anatomical landmarks adult - front view (image) 
    ... the back of the knee is called the “popliteal fossa,” while the “flank” is an area on ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1070.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Anatomical landmarks adult - side view (image) 
    ... the back of the knee is called the “popliteal fossa,” while the “flank” is an area on ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/1071.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Dermatitis - atopic on the arms (image) 
    ... body creases, or flexural areas (antecubital fossa and popliteal fossa).
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/2389.htm - Medical Encyclopedia