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Baker's cyst

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Etymology

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Named after the surgeon who first described it, William Morrant Baker (1838–1896).

Noun

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Baker's cyst (plural Baker's cysts)

  1. A benign swelling of the semimembranosus or more rarely some other synovial bursa found behind the knee joint.

Usage notes

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  • This is not a "true" cyst, as an open communication with the synovial sac is often maintained.