A ruptured Baker’s cyst may be mistaken for a blood clot in the leg, or deep vein thrombosis, a serious condition that requires immediate medical treatment. It can be hard to tell the two ...

A: A Baker's cyst is a collection of fluid behind the knee. It was named after a British surgeon, William Baker, who described these cysts in the late 1800s. It's sometimes called a popliteal cyst.

A Baker’s cyst is named for a Dr. Baker who “discovered” it. It results from inflammation of the bursa associated with the attachment of the gastrocnemius muscle above the knee.

Reply: A Baker's cyst is an accumulation of joint fluid behind the knee. Most cysts do not cause symptoms, but, occasionally, large cysts may cause discomfort and/or stiffness.

How long will this last? What can be done?" A Baker's cyst is a sac filled with fluid located behind the knee. They're quite common, typically affecting people between the ages of 35 and 70.

This is also a cause of leg swelling that can mimic a blood clot. The best way to treat a Baker's cyst depends on the reason it developed in the first place. Options for treatment include: ...

Medical treatment: If the fluid accumulated due to osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis (or a related condition) or an infection, treating the arthritis may lead to the cyst going away over time.