Popliteal Cyst:

Terms Related to Popliteal Cyst

• Nonodontogenic Cyst

  Cysts formed from epithelial inclusions in the lines of fusion of the embryonic processes which form the jaws. They include nasopalatine or incisive canal cyst, ...

• Popliteal Artery

  The continuation of the femoral artery coursing through the popliteal fossa; it divides into the anterior and posterior tibial arteries.

• Popliteal Vein

  The vein formed by the union of the anterior and posterior tibial veins; it courses through the popliteal space and becomes the femoral vein.

• Odontogenic Cyst

  Cysts found in the jaws and arising from epithelium involved in tooth formation. They include follicular cysts (e.g., primordial cyst, dentigerous cyst, multilocular cyst), lateral ...

• Dentigerous Cyst

  Most common follicular odontogenic cyst. Occurs in relation to a partially erupted or unerupted tooth with at least the crown of the tooth to which ...

• Pilonidal Cyst

  A hair-containing cyst or sinus, occurring chiefly in the coccygeal region.

• Follicular Cyst

  Cyst due to the occlusion of the duct of a follicle or small gland.