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Can a mri see a baker cyst ?
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Yes: A bakers cyst is a collection of fluid behind the knee. Mri is an accurate and sensitive technique for detecting a bakers cyst (see (*) in the attached image) and can also diagnose other disorders in the knee that can be associated with a bakers cyst such as a meniscal tear, joint effusion, or arthritis. Ultrasound is also frequently used to diagnose a bakers cyst.
Answered 4/17/2018
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Yes: A bakers cyst can easily been seen on an simple ultrasound. Mri will give much more details regarding other structures and possible pathology of the need as well. If necessary the fluid in a bakers cyst can be aspirated with a needle under ultrasound, but there is a recurrence rate to be expected.
Answered 4/17/2018
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