Presentation
Five years swelling on the lateral aspect of the knee. Surgery 5 months ago. Recurrence 1 month ago. No foot drop.
Patient Data




Soft tissue swelling on the lateral aspect of the knee.










Lobulated anechoic cyst with few thin septa is noted on the lateral aspect of the knee.
Size - 26 x 26 x 17 mm.
It is superficial to lateral collateral ligament which is intact.
Biceps femoris tendon is deep to the posterior part of the cyst.
The common peroneal nerve is about 1 cm posterior to the cyst.
The visualized peripheral part of lateral meniscus - Intact without extrusion.
No neck extension from cyst could be localized.
Case Discussion
Recurrence of ganglion cyst.