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My father has baker's cyst. what should i tell him?
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See a doctor: It is quite common, need to treat varies with symptoms.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Baker's Cyst: A baker's cyst or popliteal cyst occurs behind the knee joint. It may remain swollen or it may vary. A cyst is a fluid filled cavity which usually communicates with the knee joint. Often the cause of the cyst is a torn meniscus. I often tell patients that draining the cyst would be analagous to cutting a weed. You have to find the source of the cyst. An MRI is used to help locate the source.
Answered 4/4/2016
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