Baker cyst

Case contributed by Abdallah Al Khateeb
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Knee pain and swelling.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
mri

A fluid-filled lesion within the popliteal fossa, with a narrow neck that is outlined by medial head of the gastrocnemius and the semimembranosus tendons.

Case Discussion

This case nicely shows the typical MRI findings of an uncomplicated Baker's cyst.

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