Lump on left knee

DrKKD · Jul 13, 2012, 12:42 AM

Hi,

This could be a Baker's cyst. These are small cysts formed on the covering of the knee joint known as the synovium. The synovial fluid increases in amount and when the pressure builds up, the fluid bulges into the back or sides of the knee causing a lump.

Usually no treatment is necessary unless the lump is infected (in which case, there will be pain) or if the lump grows big enough to cause discomfort and difficulty in movement.

J_9 · Jul 13, 2012, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DrKKD

Hi,

This could be a Baker's cyst. These are small cysts formed on the covering of the knee joint known as the synovium. The synovial fluid increases in amount and when the pressure builds up, the fluid bulges into the back or sides of the knee causing a lump.

Usually no treatment is necessary unless the lump is infected (in which case, there will be pain) or if the lump grows big enough to cause discomfort and difficulty in movement.

However, without a proper examination it is impossible to tell you for sure whether or not this is the diagnosis.

manna1986 · Mar 6, 2013, 10:25 PM

i have it too and i'v got an operation to remove it but again it grown back...it doesnt look good...it looks like a cockroach on my left knee..what should i do ....

Lump on left knee

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