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I have a cyst in my left knee close to the medial meniscus. there is no meniscus tear (confirmed via mri & arthroscopy). could it be a ganglion cyst?

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Dr. Brett Spain
Dr. Brett Spainanswered
Sports Medicine 19 years experience
Yes: It could be a ganglion, although meniscal cysts are relatively common, and the difference is probably not important. Speak to your orthopedist if you are in pain to explore your treatment options.
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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied
Dr. Ahmad M Hadiedanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 51 years experience
Ganglion cyst : A meniscal cyst is a well-defined cystic lesion located along the peripheral margin of the meniscus, a part of the knee, nearly always associated with horizontal meniscal tears. But some time developed without meniscus tear, I have seen myself several times. Our could a ganglion cyst also. Good luck.
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Dr. Shahid Rafique
Dr. Shahid Rafiqueanswered
Internal Medicine 46 years experience
Meniscus cyst: The location you have mentioned is more likely to be a cyst of the meniscus. A ganglion cyst of the joint is possible but knee is a very uncommon location for it.
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