Question 1

on left knee- inner, fatty part- i have several large bean size moveable, tender lumps. conditions that could cause this? cancer? begnin cysts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all of the abov: Asking same question daily would not help you and also wastes physician time. A visit to a doctor's office is the only solution to your concerns, so go see one please!

Question 2

knee mri shows large multiseptated lobulated synovial cyst at tibiofibular joint. what does this usually mean? surgery? could it be cancer?

Accepted Answer

Baker`s cyst: No, baker`s cyst is an extension of the synovial cavity and membrane from the knee joint. If it is large and causing pain, decrease knee range of motion, difficulty walking surgical removal helps.

Question 3

whats a cyst in the knee ?

Accepted Answer

Knee cyst: Bakers cyst cam arise from meniscall tears inside of knee.

Question 4

could you get cancer on your knee?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are several ways to have this happen:

primary tumor of the bones (ewings sarcoma for example, mostly in young people)

bone metastases to the region

primary tumor(s) of the connective tissue (adult sarcoma)

skin cancer in the region

leukemia with disease in the marrow

and there are others...  It is a relatively rare presentation.

Question 5

i have a sweeling beside my knee, it doesn't pain at all!is that cancer?i am really tensed!

Accepted Answer

Not likely, but need: More information. Is the swelling solid or seems filled with fluid? Is it attached to a bone or is it moveable? It may be a cystic extension of the joint cavity of a fat pad. It would take an examination of the swelling to know better and you should see your doctor. It is not likely to be cancer.

Question 6

do baker cyst in your knee grows?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There's only so much space in the back of your knee, so it can only get so big. They do hurt.

Question 7

i found lumps on my knee, is it cancer?

Accepted Answer

Can't tell: Probably not, but any new bump or lump should be evaluated by your doctor.

Question 8

can a baker's cyst form on side of knee?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: A popliteal(bakers) cyst can extend into atypical locations.  However, other abnormalities like parameniscal cysts and bursitis can be located along the side of the knee.

Question 9

could a simple knee injury lead to cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: It is hard to see how a simple injury to a joint would lead to cancer.

Question 10

how do you treat a  baker's cyst on the knee?

Accepted Answer

Aspir, Meds, Rest: Let's make sure we're talking about the same thing first. A baker's cyst is also known as a popliteal cyst. It is located on the back of your knee. It appears as a fluid-filled mass. 
To treat a painful baker's cyst, your doctor may first want to confirm with ultrasound or other imaging. Needle aspiration with cortisone injection, anti-inflammatory medications and rest usually leads to resolution.

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On left knee- inner, fatty part- i have several large bean size moveable, tender lumps. conditions that could cause this? cancer? begnin cysts?

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Knee mri shows large multiseptated lobulated synovial cyst at tibiofibular joint. what does this usually mean? surgery? could it be cancer?

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Whats a cyst in the knee ?

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Could you get cancer on your knee?

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I have a sweeling beside my knee, it doesn't pain at all!is that cancer?i am really tensed!

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Do baker cyst in your knee grows?

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I found lumps on my knee, is it cancer?

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Can a baker's cyst form on side of knee?

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Could a simple knee injury lead to cancer?

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How do you treat a baker's cyst on the knee?

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