@article{16106,
  keywords = {Adult, Diagnosis, Differential, Humans, Hypesthesia, leprosy, Male, Peroneal Nerve, Synovial Cyst},
  author = {Sengupta P and Raychowdhuri D and Haldar B},
  title = {Foot drop, mimicking neuritic leprosy induced by a Baker's cyst.},
  abstract = {<p>A Baker's cyst of the left knee joint induced foot drop insidiously in a male, Hindu, aged 25 years. On clinical suspicion, that this malady was caused by neuritic type of leprosy, he was administered antileprosy drugs for 6 months without any benefit. On exploration a globular cystic mass, containing gelatinous fluid, was seen to be pressing over the left lateral popliteal nerve. Following removal of this mass, which on histology confirmed to be a Baker's cyst, foot drop and associated motor power impairment disappeared. This case thus highlights the importance of an early exploration and histological diagnosis of a suspected case of neuritic leprosy inducing foot drop and progressively deteriorating, inspite of regular antileprosy therapy.</p>},
  year = {1983},
  journal = {Leprosy in India},
  volume = {55},
  pages = {480-2},
  month = {1983 Jul},
  issn = {0024-1024},
  language = {eng},
}