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==Background==
*Also known as Baker's cyst
*Develops posteriorly and inferiorly to the knee as herniation of the synovial membrane of the knee capsule
*The cyst communicates with the knee joint and is the leading cause of posterior knee pain

==Clinical Features==
*Pain/swelling of posterior knee

==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Knee DDX}}
{{Calf pain DDX}}

==Evaluation==
[[File:Baker_cyst.png|thumbnail]]
[[File:Bakerzyste2 MRT sag.jpg|thumb|Baker's cyst on MRI, sagittal image]]
*[[Ultrasound]]

==Management==
*Treatment is conservative; excision may be required in some cases

==Disposition==
*Discharge

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==See Also==
*[[Knee (Minor)]]

==References==
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[[Category:Orthopedics]]
[[Category:Sports Medicine]]