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Which exam is best for a baker cyst of the knee, an mri or an ultrasound? i am interested in also finding the cause?

Q: which exam is best for a baker cyst of the knee, an mri or an ultrasound? i am interested in also finding the cause?

: An ultrasound will determine the presence or not of a Baker’s cyst. Majority of cysts are associated with damage in the joint and that will be best defined by MRI.

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An ultrasound will determine the presence or not of a Baker’s cyst. Majority of cysts are associated with damage in the joint and that will be best defined by MRI.

Answered 7/14/2023

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A member asked:

Which exam is best for a baker cyst of the knee, an mri or an ultrasound? i am interested in also finding the cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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