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Popliteal cyst is this in the back of the knee? and what are usually the symptom?
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Baker's Cyst: Baker's or Popliteal Cyst can cause swelling in back of knee, pain, stiffness & difficulty bending the knee.
Answered 6/29/2020
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Agree with Dr. F: Basker cyst is the usual culprit. Do not try to treat it yourself, in case of the rare circumstance that it is popliteal artery aneurysm.
Answered 6/29/2020
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