Analysis of MR Findings with the Clinical Feature in Patients with Cruciate Ligament Cysts
- VernacularTitle:交叉韧带囊肿MR影像与临床表现分析
- Author:
Xuesong WANG
;
Hua FENG
;
Lei HONG
;
Hui ZHANG
;
Xiangsu GENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
cruciate ligament, knee,cyst, magnetic resonance imaging
- From:Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine
1983;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the MRI findings of the cruciate ligaments cysts in correlation with clinical feature.Methods Seven patients with cruciate ligaments cysts were reviewed. There were 5 men and 2 women, aged from 22 to 38 years (mean 30.6 years). All patients were examined by the knee MRI. The clinical manifestations such as symptoms, duration of symptoms, sign, and the history of trauma were evaluated and then correlated with the MRI findings.Results Five ganglion cysts were found in the anterior cruciate ligaments and 2 in the posterior cruciate ligaments. All cysts were either oval or lobulated in shape. Most of them were located along the posterior surface of the ligaments. All cysts were resected or aspirated through arthroscopy. After surgery, all patients were asymptomatic without recurrence during follow-up.Conclusion Intraarticular cysts of the cruciate ligaments are uncommon. It can cause knee pain, limitation of knee extension and flexion. The unique MR images of the cysts help to diagnose patients with chronic knee pain, as well as to plan the treatment. The results of arthroscopic treatment for the cysts were satisfied.
