1. Patients may present with symptoms localised to the popliteal fossa: Pain or discomfort, Fullness, Pressure, A palpable lump or swelling, Restricted range of motion in the knee (with larger cysts)
2. On examination, the lump will be most apparent when the patient stands with their knees fully extended. The lump will get smaller or disappear when the knee is flexed to 45 degrees (Foucher’s sign)
3. Surgical management typically involves arthroscopic procedures to treat underlying knee pathology contributing to the cyst, such as degenerative changes or meniscal tears