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Hi! i've had a large cyst on my knee for about 10 yrs. i recently fell and believe it ruptured under my skin. should i be worried?

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Orthopedic surgeon: This question is best answered by an orthopedic surgeon after an examination. What kind of a cyst do you have?Fluid leaking out of a Baker's cyst,for example, often causes calf discomfort and lower leg swelling.

Answered 9/11/2015

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