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Baker's cyst - popliteal cyst
Baker’s cysts are benign cystic tumors found on the back of the knee joint. The cyst forms with an accumulation of fluid between the 2 groups of muscles behind the knee. This cyst may form from an injury or inflammation of the membrane lining of the knee joint. You notice a bulge behind your knee, and you feel tightness back there, too. The pain gets worse when you fully extend your knee or when you're active. What could be the cause? A likely explanation is that you have a Baker's cyst, also called a popliteal cyst. A Baker's cyst is usually the result of a problem with your knee joint, such as arthritis or a cartilage tear. Both conditions can cause your knee to produce too much fluid, which can lead to a Baker's cyst. Treating the larger problem usually relieves the swelling and discomfort of a Baker's cyst. These cysts occur most often in adults between 55 and 70, and in children between 4 and 7 years old. As many as one in five people with other knee problems develop a Baker's cyst. Signs and symptoms In some cases, a Baker's cyst causes no pain and goes unnoticed. The signs and symptoms you may notice can include:
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