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==Background==
*Develops posteriorly and inferiorly to the knee as herniation of the synovial membrane of the knee capsule
*The cyst communicates with the knee joint and is the leading cause of posterior knee pain

==Clinical Features==
*Pain/swelling of posterior knee

==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Knee DDX}}

==Management==
*Ultrasound is study of choice
*Treatment is conservative; excision may be required in some cases

==See Also==
*[[Knee (Minor)]]

==Source==
*Tintinalli

[[Category:Ortho]]