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Baker's cyst
A cyst caused when excess joint fluid is pushed into one of the small sacs of tissue behind the knee so that it bulges out.
Is a type of:Cyst
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | |||||
| Preteen6-13 | Common | ||||
| Teenager14-18 | |||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
Body locations
Leg
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Is 2cm considered a large bakers cyst?
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