Anatomical Abnormality
popliteal cyst
pop·lit·e·al cyst
Subclass of:
Synovial Cyst
Also called:
Baker's Cysts; Popliteal Cysts
Definitions related to popliteal cyst:
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(baker cyst) Swelling and protrusion of the gastrocnemius-semimembranosus bursa due to an accumulation of synovial fluid.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A SYNOVIAL CYST located in the back of the knee, in the popliteal space arising from the semimembranous bursa or the knee joint.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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(popliteal synovial cyst) A fluid-filled mass that is a distention of a preexisting bursa in the popliteal fossa, most commonly the gastrocnemio-semimembranosus bursa. This bursa is unique in that it communicates with the knee joint, unlike other periarticular bursae, via an opening in the joint capsule posterior to the medial femoral condyle.Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO)The Human Phenotype Ontology Project, 2021
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Baker cysts are small sacs filled with joint (synovial) fluid that form in an extension of the joint capsule behind the knee.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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A Baker's cyst is a fluid-filled cyst that causes a bulge and a feeling of tightness behind your knee. The pain can get worse when you fully flex or extend your knee or when you're active.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Popliteal cyst, also known as Baker cyst, is the result of an accumulation of joint synovial fluid outside the knee joint that forms behind the knee. This occurs via increased intrasynovial pressure and causes the synovial capsule to bulge at an area where there is a lack of external anatomic support. The most common underlying...Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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