I Had An Ultrsand On My Left Leg Is Sowel

Posted on Tue, 17 Mar 2020

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Question : I had an ultrsand on my left leg is sowel and every thing is normal but Anechoic cystic structure in the let popiteal fossa measures
by 4.9x 1.2x2.9 cm
Can i take any pill for this to get rid/

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Baker cyst

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
This is so called Bakers' cyst and this is benign cyst of popliteal fossa whcih is caused by inflammation of tendon sheath. It is filled with clear fluid and it may cause symptom only if become enough large, usually more than 7,8cm. In your case if there is no pain ,there is no need to treat it. it can be treated with surgery or aspiration of fluid under ultrasound. There are no some pills for tretament. WIsh you good health. Regards

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