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Baker's Cyst
Alternate Names : Popliteal Cyst
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Baker's Cyst Symptoms & Signs
- There may be a painless or painful swelling behind the knee
- The cyst may feel like a water-filled balloon
- Occasionally, the cyst may rupture, causing pain, swelling, and bruising on the back of the knee and calf
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• Definition
• Baker's Cyst Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Baker's Cyst Symptoms & Signs
• Baker's Cyst Diagnosis & Tests
• Baker's Cyst Treatment
• Baker's Cyst Prognosis
• Baker's Cyst Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 11/15/2002
Reviewed By : Andrew L. Chen, M.D., M.S., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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