Quiste de Baker
Un quiste de Baker se observa como una hinchazón en la parte posterior de la rodilla y se forma cuando hay acumulación de líquido articular en esta área de la rodilla. La hinchazón puede deberse a inflamación o a otras causas, como artritis. Esta condición puede observarse tanto en adultos como en niños.
Revision
Last reviewed 6/4/2011 by Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; and C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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