A Cystic Mass in the Popliteal Fossa and Its Differential Diagnosis

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Han, Hyun Ho (Department of Plastic Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
Kim, Ji Min (Department of Plastic Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea) ;
Moon, Suk-Ho (Department of Plastic Surgery, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea)

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