Egypt's second faith is Coptic Christianity. Copts are heirs of an ancient Christian rite. Coptic Christianity was the predominant religion in Egypt until the 10th century when a lot of Christians diverted to Islam. Christianity itself was brought in Egypt by St. Mark in the middle of the first century AD.
Other possible causes of swelling behind the knee include abscesses (infections); tumors of the skin, soft tissue, or bones; bleeding; deep venous thrombosis (blood clot in the deep veins of the legs); or deformity of the joint after a fracture of any of the bones of your knee joint.
There may be a painless or painful swelling behind the knee. The cyst may feel like a water-filled balloon. Sometimes, the cyst may break open (rupture), causing pain, swelling, and bruising on the back of the knee and calf. It is important to know whether pain or swelling is caused by a Baker's cyst or a blood clot. A blood clot (deep venous thrombosis) can also cause pain, swelling, and bruising on the back of the knee and calf. A blood clot may be dangerous and requires immediate medical attention.