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Can A Ganglion Cyst Occur On The Knees?

Is it possible to have a ganglion cyst on your knee? I have had a knobby knee (only on the left side) for a few years now. Actually it kind of comes and goes. There is no pain or disability at all, but today it is particularly unsightly. Thank you.
Tue, 30 May 2017
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hi
ganglion cyst usually appear around the any joint,most common being the hand joints
coming and going is not normally the nature of ganglion cyst.so it is quite possibility it could be other soft tissue swelling.
nature of swelling can be known after examination only
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Can A Ganglion Cyst Occur On The Knees?

hi ganglion cyst usually appear around the any joint,most common being the hand joints coming and going is not normally the nature of ganglion cyst.so it is quite possibility it could be other soft tissue swelling. nature of swelling can be known after examination only