An Unusual Case of Synovial Cyst of the Hip Joint Presenting as Femoral Vein Compression and Severe Lower Limb Edema

IntroductionSynovial cyst of the hip joint causing the compression of the femoral vein is a rare occurrence. We carefully reviewed the international literature collecting 26 additional cases.ReportA case of a patient affected with synovial cyst of the hip joint causing the compression of the femoral vein and severe lower limb edema is presented.DiscussionThe treatment of choice of synovial cyst compressing the femoral vein is surgical removal