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Baker cyst

A Baker's cyst, also known as a popliteal cyst, is a type of fluid collection behind the knee. Often there are no symptoms. [Source: Wikipedia ]

Synonyms
Popliteal cyst
Is A
Synovial cyst
Subtypes
Ruptured popliteal cyst
May Cause
Benign synovial lesion
Juxta-articular soft-tissue mass
May Be Caused by
Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease
Chondromalacia of patella
Chronic joint effusion
Cruciate tear
Gout
Granulomatous synovitis
Idiopathic popliteal cyst
Intraarticular loose body
Meniscal tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteochondritis dissecans
Pigmented villonodular synovitis
Reiter syndrome
Rheumatoid arthritis
Septic arthritis
Sjögren syndrome
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Synonyms
Popliteal cyst
Is A
Synovial cyst
Subtypes
Ruptured popliteal cyst
May Cause
Benign synovial lesion
Juxta-articular soft-tissue mass
May Be Caused by
Calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease
Chondromalacia of patella
Chronic joint effusion
Cruciate tear
Gout
Granulomatous synovitis
Idiopathic popliteal cyst
Intraarticular loose body
Meniscal tear
Osteoarthritis
Osteochondritis dissecans
Pigmented villonodular synovitis
Reiter syndrome
Rheumatoid arthritis
Septic arthritis
Sjögren syndrome
Systemic lupus erythematosus


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