what is a basil cyst on back of knee?
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Are you sure you are not thinking of a Baker's cyst.  They are the most common type of cyst found behind the knee.  You can read more about them at the links I supplied below:\n\nA Baker's cyst is usually the result of a problem with your knee joint, such as arthritis or a cartilage tear. Both conditions can cause your knee to produce too much fluid, which can lead to a Baker's cyst.\n\nhttp://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bakers-cyst/DS00448\n\nhttp://health.allrefer.com/health/bakers-cyst-info.html\n\nhttp://www.jointhealing.com/pages/knee/bakers_cyst.html
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This could be caused by a bruised ligament, or you may even have a minor fracture.  Now, I can't be sure, because you seem to have a bit of a tissue problem in that region.  I suggest going to your doctor again, and have him X-ray it.  You could have misplaced your kneecap, which could still be allowing plasma to be leaking into the region, even after ten months.  If it's not really colored by the retention then there aren't any blood cells in the region.  You could also have air on the knee, which can be the reason it is swollen.  If it's air, it can still have liquid there as well, which could allow the feeling of swishing.  Go to your doctor, because even if it is just water on the knee you need to be sure it isn't going to endanger your joint's health.
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Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common causes of knee pain in adolescents. There is swelling and tenderness just below the knee, over the shin bone (tibia). It is more common in boys who are having a growth spurt and may affect one or both knees. It occurs typically between the ages of 8 to 13 years in girls and 10 to 15 years in boys Osgood-Schlatter disease usually goes away with time. It typically lasts 12-24 months. When the child stops growing, the pain and swelling subside - perhaps because of hormonal changes once puberty is over. Only rarely does Osgood-Schlatter disease persist beyond puberty. \nOther than taking it easy for a while, treatment is symptomatic: icing the involved areas after exercise is helpful and perhaps have the child take an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen. The knee may be wrapped with an elastic bandage and elevated if the symptoms are particularly severe. \n\nReally severe cases of Osgood-Schlatter disease may require leg exercise programs, crutches, or even surgery, but that is rare.
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doctor for surgery to remove cyst.
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it might be a harmless cyst but you need to get it confirmed by a doctor.
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It sounds similar to what we've been experiencing recently. My son's knee was hurting, but no swelling. The pain was excruciating and brought tears to his eyes when he was just using it. We found out that he had staph bacteria that had settled in his knee. We went to our family doctor who deals in natural medicine and he recommended some pills that took care of the pain and removed the staph. It worked a whole lot better than the prescription stuff doctors prescribe today. \nIf you're interested, I'll leave the email for this doctor. There may be similar doctors in your area. The company that deals with these pills is Standard Process out of Wisconsin. Everything they use is organically grown and is wonderful.\nI hope you get some relief soon!
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Popliteal fossa according to my dictionary.
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It's a cyst , my ex-husband has one as well.\nI bet the white stuff smells bad too. He can see a Dr. and they can remove it completely.
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fiboristic cysts.  Which can be aggervated by caffeine
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it could be a liquid filled cyst under the breastbone. I would go to the doctor asap!
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Maybe your are speaking of a ganglion cyst.\n\nYou can research it at http://www.medicinenet.com/ganglion/article.htm.
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could be just a cyst, but go to doc and have it checked just to be on safe side
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The knee is a complex, compound, condyloid variety of a synovial joint. It actually comprises two separate joints. The femoro-patellar joint consists of the patella, or "kneecap", a so-called "sesamoid bone" which sits within the tendon of the anterior thigh muscles, and the patellar groove on the front of the femur through which it slides. The femoro-tibial joint links the femur, or thigh bone, with the tibia, the main bone of the (lower) leg. The joint is bathed in a viscous fluid which is contained inside the "synovial" membrane, or "joint capsule". The recess behind the knee is called the "popliteal fossa".
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It most likely is a harmless cyst if it's been there for that long and hasn't caused any problems.  If it's changed shape or size, though, it may be a cause for concern.  Either way, your doctor should be able to tell you what it is and whether you need to worry about it.  Better to be safe than sorry.
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A temporary condition of the leg at the knee. It is characterized by swelling, tenderness and pain. The tibial tubercle, a prominence just below the kneecap is involved along with a large thigh muscle connecting the bone of the upper leg (femur) to the large bone in the lower leg (tibia). It can affect both knees. It is rare after age 16 and affects adolescents of both sexes. \n   Osgood-Schlatter disease is due to stress or injury of the tibial tubercle (which is still developing during adolescence) and causes flare-up. Further stress or injury interferes with development, causing inflammation.\n      Symptoms of Osgood-Schlatter disease include a slightly swollen, warm and tender bump just below the knee. Frequently, there is increased pain with activity, especially straightening the leg against force, as in stair-climbing, jumping or weight-lifting.
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Most likely just a preesure point but if it does not go away in a week see a doctor. could be a tumer (most likely not) or Cyst.
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A cyst is a closed pocket or pouch of tissue. It can be filled with air, fluid, pus, or other material.\n\nThere are lots of types of cysts – ovarian cysts (in ovary), sebaceous cysts(under the skin), baker’s cyst (behind the knee), Nabothian cyst ( cysts on uterine surface), cysts in the ear, vaginal cysts, cysts in liver, spleen, kidney etc., exudation cysts, \n\nCysts may form within any tissue in the body. Cysts within the lung generally are air-filled, while cysts involving the lymph system or kidneys are fluid-filled. Migrating parasites -- such as trichinosis, dog tapeworm (Toxocara canis), and echinococcus -- form cysts within muscle, liver, brain tissue, the lungs, and the eye.\n\nCysts are common on the skin and develop as a result of infection, clogging of sebaceous glands, or around foreign bodies. They can also result from developmental abnormalities such as a pilonidal cyst (pilonidal dimple).\n\nHow cysts are formed – Each different type of cyst have different causes and different ways of being formed. \n•Cutaneous cysts which include epidermal inclusion c., epidermoid c., and the epidermal cyst, are usually found on the face, neck, or back. Those that are traumatic inclusion cysts are more likely to expand in area. These type of cysts contain keritinized material and are lined by keratinizing squamous epithelieum. \n•Extravasation cysts develop from blood found in tissues that are surrounded by a definite wall. \n•Retention cysts are tumor-like, and are formed when the outlet to a gland becomes blocked, and the gland continues to secrete. They may be found in mammary tissue, pancreas, kidney, salivary, mucous membranes and sebaceous glands.\n•Parasitic cysts are those that form around larval stage parasites that enter the body. Usually seen in the liver, these cysts are referred to as hydatid cysts.\n•Exudation cysts are formed through slow seepage of exudate material into a closed cavity.