Reason: Nodules (one on the L popliteal fossa and one on the L medial ankle inferior to maleolus) History: Nodules. There is a small amount of fluid within a popliteal cyst. No abnormal soft tissue mass to account for the patient's palpable abnormality.No abnormal soft tissue mass about the ankle to account for the patient's palpable abnormality.Osteoarthritis affects the knee.
1.Small popliteal cyst.2.No abnormal soft tissue mass.3.If clinical concern remains for soft tissue mass, then dedicated knee and/or ankle MRI's are recommended. 