Bone, Joint & Muscle Conditions
Cystic meniscus, other lateral meniscus, left knee
Moderate
ICD-10: M23 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: घुटने में गांठ · தமிழ்: முழங்கால் நீர்க்கட்டி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮೊಣಕಾಲು ಚೀಲ · తెలుగు: మోకాలి తిత్తి · বাংলা: হাঁটুর সিস্ট · मराठी: गुडघ्यातील गाठ · ગુજરાતી: ઘૂંટણની ગાંઠ
About this condition
A cystic meniscus refers to a fluid-filled sac or cyst developing within or around the meniscus, the cushioning cartilage in the knee joint. When located in the outer (lateral) meniscus of the left knee, it can cause pain, swelling, and mechanical symptoms like clicking or locking. Treatment depends on size and symptoms, ranging from observation to surgical removal.
Common symptoms
knee pain
knee swelling
locking of knee
difficulty bending knee
clicking sound in knee
knee stiffness
When to see a doctor: routine checkup recommended
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | घुटने में गांठ · मेनिस्कस में सिस्ट · बाएं घुटने में सूजन · घुटने का मेनिस्कस रोग |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | முழங்கால் நீர்க்கட்டி · மெனிஸ்கஸ் நீர்க்கட்டி · இடது முழங்கால் வீக்கம் · முழங்கால் வலி |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಮೊಣಕಾಲು ಚೀಲ · ಮೆನಿಸ್ಕಸ್ ಸಿಸ್ಟ್ · ಎಡ ಮೊಣಕಾಲು ಊತ · ಮೊಣಕಾಲು ನೋವು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | మోకాలి తిత్తి · మెనిస్కస్ సిస్ట్ · ఎడమ మోకాలి వాపు · మోకాలి నొప్పి |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | হাঁটুর সিস্ট · মেনিস্কাস সিস্ট · বাম হাঁটু ফোলা · হাঁটুর ব্যথা |
| Marathi (मराठी) | गुडघ्यातील गाठ · मेनिस्कस सिस्ट · डाव्या गुडघ्याची सूज · गुडघ्यात दुखणे |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ઘૂંટણની ગાંઠ · મેનિસ્કસ સિસ્ટ · ડાબા ઘૂંટણમાં સોજો · ઘૂંટણનો દુખાવો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Cystic meniscus, other lateral meniscus, left knee?
knee pain, knee swelling, locking of knee, difficulty bending knee, clicking sound in knee, knee stiffness.
When should I see a doctor?
routine checkup recommended
Is Cystic meniscus, other lateral meniscus, left knee common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Cystic meniscus, other lateral meniscus, left knee?
Severity is classified as Moderate. routine checkup recommended.
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Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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