Simultaneous bilateral ganglion cysts of the anterior cruciate ligaments.
- Author:
Emre DEMIRCAY
1
;
Demet OFLUOGLU
;
Omer OZEL
;
Pinar OZTOP
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baskent University School of Medicine, Oymaci Sok, No. 7, Altunizade, Uskudar, Istanbul 34662, Turkey. emredemircay@gmail.com.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament;
pathology;
surgery;
Arthroscopy;
methods;
Debridement;
methods;
Delayed Diagnosis;
Female;
Ganglion Cysts;
diagnosis;
surgery;
Humans;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Middle Aged
- From:Singapore medical journal
2015;56(4):e59-61
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Intra-articular ganglion cysts of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are rare, and bilateral ganglion cysts are even rarer. These cysts may cause intermittent or chronic nonspecific knee discomfort. Although three cases of bilateral ganglion cysts have been reported in the literature, the knees were not simultaneously affected in those cases. Herein, we report the case of a 56-year-old woman who presented with simultaneous bilateral ganglion cysts of the ACL that were symptomatic. She was successfully treated with arthroscopic resection and debridement. We also present a brief review of the literature, highlighting the aetiology, diagnosis and management of ganglion cysts of the ACL. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of simultaneous bilateral intra-articular ganglion cysts of the ACL.
