General

Question 1

Differential diagnosis for baker’s cyst
(Cyst located at the popliteal fossa)

Answer 1

• DVT
• lipoma
• popliteal artery aneurysm
• abscess
• ganglion cyst
• varicose veins
• tumor

Question 2

Management of baker’s cyst

Answer 2

Investigations: ultrasound, MRI

Treatment:
Non-surgical mgt
- modifying activity
- anlgesia NSAIDS
- physiotherapy
- ultrasound guided aspiration
- steroid injections

Surgical mgt:
- artgeroscopic procedures
- resection of the knee to recurr so not a good treatment