Baker's Cyst

Baker's cyst is a collective name that refers to a hernia of the abdominal cavity with an expanded peritoneal sac. This pathology is a consequence of the prolapse of internal organs into the cavity of the hernial sac. It is also possible to reduce the size of the diseased organ in the opening of the sac.

This cyst, like other hernias, appeared, probably also as a result of a conflict between the laws of development of the body and the conditions of the intrauterine stay of the fetus.

In some cases, the contents of the hernial protrusion can be palpated during examination, while in others, they resemble a “tumor” and there is no sensation upon palpation. Outgoing