Presentation
Five years swelling on the lateral aspect of the knee. Surgery 5 months ago. Recurrence 1 month ago. No foot drop.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Ganglion cyst - knee
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Soft tissue swelling on the lateral aspect of the knee.
From the case:
Ganglion cyst - knee
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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.