Popliteal cysts in children and young people
শিশু ও কিশোরদের হাঁটুর পেছনে পপলিটিয়াল সিস্ট
A popliteal cyst is a swelling filled with fluid. In some children, it shows up at the back of the knee. In most cases, it's harmless and not a sign of infection.
Common Symptoms
Symptom information is not available for this condition yet.
⚠️ This symptom list is for educational purposes. Having these symptoms does not mean you have this condition. See a doctor for proper diagnosis.
Medicines Commonly Used
⚠️ These medicines are commonly used for confirmed diagnoses of this condition. This is NOT a recommendation or prescription. Treatment must be determined by your doctor.
No medicines have been linked to this condition yet.
When to See a Doctor
When should I talk to a doctor?
Get in touch with your healthcare professional if:
- your child is complaining of real pain where the lump is
- it's making it hard for them to move around normally
- the swelling doesn't go down and keeps getting bigger
Causes
Sometimes a popliteal cyst forms in a child without any clear cause. It can develop near the tendons behind the knee or within the knee joint itself, making that area swell and look large.
Treatment
Popliteal cysts don't usually need any treatment. They may come and go over a period of up to 2 years.
We don't recommend surgery to remove these cysts, as the operation tends to be more painful than the cyst itself, and the cyst often comes back afterwards anyway.