Synovial Cyst: A Culprit for Recalcitrant Iliotibial Band Syndrome: A Case Report
- Author:
Yeoh CSN
;
Lim GHJ
;
Sathappan SS
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
Knee;
Iliotibial band syndrome;
Synovial;
Cyst
- MeSH:
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
2015;9(3):68-70
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We present the case of a 56-year old gentleman who
presented with recalcitrant iliotibial band (ITB) friction
syndrome which did not improve with various modalities of
conservative treatment. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
of the affected knee did not show pathology typical of ITB
friction syndrome. However, open exploration revealed a
synovial cyst deep to the iliotibial band, abutting against the
anterolateral capsule. The presence of distinctive clinical
signs on physical examination should alert clinicians to
consider knee synovial cyst as a differential diagnosis when
dealing with recalcitrant ITB syndrome.
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