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A 31-year-old female asked:

What causes a bakers cyst or a popliteal cyst on the back of the knee in an active two year old boy? is it common?

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Dr. James Fergusonanswered

Pediatrics 46 years experience

Not common/happens: Some of these disappear on their own over time, some require intervention.

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A 42-year-old male asked:

I have a baker's cyst on side of knee. Had it removed a year ago.its back & had mri. Doctor said its ok to leave it alone if no bother? Any risk?

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A 42-year-old male asked:

I had a bakers cyst on my right knee removed 2 years ago. ive noticed a boney bump again. last year he said it was scar tissue. think its back again?

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A 49-year-old female asked:

What cause pain and pressure in back of the knee? There is no Bakers cyst. I have been having painful popping and locking? What could this be. Help

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A member asked:

I have had a baker's cyst on the back of my knee for over 10 years. I have had no pain, should I be concerned otherwise?

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A 42-year-old female asked:

Can a Bakers Cyst cause extreme pain & inability to bear any weight? No swelling but fluid around knee front & back on ultrasound. Pain is 8/10

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