If you experience knee pain after sitting with your legs bent, it may be caused by arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, or patellofemoral pain. If your knees hurt when sitting, it may be from sitting ...

causing a cyst that protrudes into the back area of the knee (popliteal fossa). It is sometimes called a popliteal cyst and causes a visible bulge. Baker’s cysts cause pain and swelling in the back of ...

Popliteal cysts, commonly known as Baker's cysts, are fluid-filled sacs that form behind the knee, often due to underlying joint conditions such as arthritis or meniscus tears. The management of ...

A rare case of bilateral arachnoid cysts of the middle cranial fossa in a child successfully treated by partial excision of their walls is reported. Patients with bilateral arachnoid cysts are ...

Popliteal artery aneurysms (PAAs) are the most frequent peripheral aneurysm with a significant morbidity if left untreated. Open surgical technique is still considered the gold standard; however ...

Almost 90% of all anal abscesses are caused by blocked glands that become infected. The most common type of anal abscess is a perianal abscess, which typically appears as a painful swelling near ...

W. C. B. Fifield, M.D. Harv.

Ganglion cysts are commonly found in areas of constant mechanical stress such as the joints and tendons of the wrist or hand as well as the anterior aspect of the ankle. In the knee, parameniscal ...

Although, when that pain is out of the ordinary, it may be a sign of a ruptured ovarian cyst. Most ovarian cysts are benign and will resolve without surgical intervention. When an ovarian cyst ...

Ovarian cysts are usually harmless but treatments may be needed to manage symptoms. They will vary based on whether lifestyle changes and natural remedies can help, or whether medication or a ...