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What Could Large Hard Mass Behind Knee Signify With History Of Arthritis And Aortic Aneurysm?

Hi, I am a 68 year old woman and have mild arthritis in my left knee. I noticed, the other day, that I have a large, hard mass behind my knee, which doesn't hurt, but I also have an aortic aneurysm and I am wondering if I have a Baker's cyst, or could it be another aneurysm, because my family history is very, very bad that way.
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
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Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal.

Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query

i cannot be sure about the findings of the swelling without having examined it first

i would however suggest an mri of the affected area
the mri can help tell us what the lesion is most definitely

and accordingly the further treatment can be planned.

i also hope you are taking the medicines regularly for arthritis

I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck.

I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you.

Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.

Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further.
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What Could Large Hard Mass Behind Knee Signify With History Of Arthritis And Aortic Aneurysm?

Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal. Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query i cannot be sure about the findings of the swelling without having examined it first i would however suggest an mri of the affected area the mri can help tell us what the lesion is most definitely and accordingly the further treatment can be planned. i also hope you are taking the medicines regularly for arthritis I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)