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Venous Stasis, Have Bakers Cysts. Done Ultrasound. What Does It Mean?

i have a ongoing health condition for an number of years i was diagnoses with veinous stasis and i am now having a hard time getting around due to this leg condition i just recently had a ultrasound and the results were that i also have a bakers cyst behind my kknee is this cyst connected to this veinous stasis what type of doctor trears a bakers cyst? i was told to go to a rothopediset doctor for this cyst is this the correst doctor to go to see for this???
Mon, 22 Jul 2013
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Radiologist,  's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for writing in.

Baker's cyst is a benign swelling in the popliteal fossa (back of knee) region due to collection of fluid in sac like structures (bursa) around the knee joint. They are usually self contained and appear as a swelling between muscle tendons at the knee joint. On rare occasions the cyst can rupture. Bigger cysts need to be surgically removed and smaller cysts can be observed for a while for symptoms to develop and increase in size.

In your situation, the cyst might be causing pressure symptoms on the venous drainage of the leg. This is mentioned in the report. Your surgeon will examine you completely and then decide on the course of treatment as per your symptoms and after a venous Doppler of your lower limb.

Hope this helps.
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Shipra Sharma's  Response
Hello, welcome to HCM,

A Baker’s cyst is a fluid filled cyst that causes a bulge and a feeling of tightness behind the knee.
Sometimes no treatment is required and the cyst disappears on its own, since you are suffering from a long time that indicates you require treatment. You need to consult an orthopaedic doctor for your further management. Usually treating the underlying problem may relief you.
The venous stasis which has been detected could be due to Baker’s cyst or a visa versa, hence go for the orthopaedic consultation and get yourself cured.
Till you get an appointment you can take an OTC painkiller if pain is there. Keep the limbs elevated, give some ice compressions. These may relief you.

Get well soon.
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Venous Stasis, Have Bakers Cysts. Done Ultrasound. What Does It Mean?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Baker s cyst is a benign swelling in the popliteal fossa (back of knee) region due to collection of fluid in sac like structures (bursa) around the knee joint. They are usually self contained and appear as a swelling between muscle tendons at the knee joint. On rare occasions the cyst can rupture. Bigger cysts need to be surgically removed and smaller cysts can be observed for a while for symptoms to develop and increase in size. In your situation, the cyst might be causing pressure symptoms on the venous drainage of the leg. This is mentioned in the report. Your surgeon will examine you completely and then decide on the course of treatment as per your symptoms and after a venous Doppler of your lower limb. Hope this helps.