A popliteal cyst, also known as a Baker's cyst, is a fluid-filled swelling that causes a lump at the back of the knee.

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The cause of the Baker’s cyst is not the cyst itself but the gout inflaming the knee and the excess fluid which drains into the popliteal space.

I developed a Baker’s cyst on the back of it that is the size of a tennis ball. I have gone to an orthopedic doctor and had an ultrasound and x-rays done, but nothing showed up.

The result is a Baker’s, or popliteal, cyst. Although these cysts usually are not dangerous, they may be accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms, including swelling, pain and stiffness in the knee.

Q: I have been diagnosed with a Baker's Cyst (had a sonogram of my left knee). I jog but not a lot at a time (usually under 3 miles). Can I continue to jog with a Baker's cyst or will that ...

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