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If you are tempted to stick a needle in it, just be certain it isn't pulsating first. Popliteal artery aneurysms are much less common than Baker's cysts but they do occur.

A cyst that large can cause symptoms as a result of nerve compression in the popliteal fossa. There are some pretty important nerves in the vicinity. You would be well advised to see a physician.

most of you make me want to puke. sticking things in things. man i'see a med soon.

I had a problem with a bakers cyst that was relieved when I had a torn meniscus repaired(minor knee surgery). The cyst no longer occurs. See a doctor.
Rand

Good point, Rand. The problem isn't in the Bakers Cyst, it's somewhere else.

No joke!

Definitely see a doc -- & I always recommend someone with a sports med specialty because they are usually more understanding of people who don't want to lie around indefinitely.

I had a popliteal cyst in conjunction with major meniscus damage. It was not nice. I suspect that such a cyst quite often is there for a reason of some sort, & I would recommend not being your own doc, unless you are one.

Good luck