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Synovectomy, loose-body removal, cyst decompression, and debridement of the cyst-joint communication were performed. Histology of the cyst wall and synovium showed chronic inflammation and fibrosis, without malignancy, cartilaginous metaplasia, granulomatous inflammation, or caseous necrosis. No isolated loose body had been separately embedded or sectioned. Results of interferon-gamma release assay, Ziehl\u2013Neelsen staining, mycobacterial culture, and molecular testing were unavailable for retrospective review. At 12 months, the swelling had resolved, flexion improved from 110\u00b0to 130\u00b0, and ultrasonography showed no clinically significant recurrence of the popliteal cyst.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Arthroscopy may provide tissue diagnosis and allow treatment of associated synovitis and the cyst\u2013joint communication in selected patients. 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