Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society  2010;13(1):111-116

The Follow Up Results of Residual Spinoglenoid Ganglion Cyst after Arthroscopic Decompression and Superior Labral Repair: Cases Report.

Chang Meen SUNG 1 ; Sang hyuk LEE ; Hyung Bin PARK

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Keywords

Spinoglenoid ganglion cyst; Superior labral lesion; One-way check valve; Arthroscopic decompression

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

PURPOSE: There are many known treatment modalities for spinoglenoid ganglion cyst accompanied by suprascapular nerve palsy. However, to the author's knowledge, there is no report on the follow-up outcomes focused on remnant cysts. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Six (n=6) patients with spinoglenoid ganglion cyst accompanied by suprascapular nerve palsy, with a mean follow-up of 15 months (12-23months) following arthroscopic cyst decompression and superior labral repair, were enrolled. Residual cyst was investigated by ultrasonography and MRI. RESULTS: Immediate postoperative ultrasonography revealed complete remission of ganglion cyst in one patient and reduced ganglion cyst size in five patients. Three-month follow-up ultrasonography showed spontaneous complete remission of the residual cysts in all patients. No recurrence on MRI was seen at one-year follow-up. CONCLUSION: Residual spinoglenoid ganglion cyst remaining after arthroscopic decompression and superior labral repair tends to resolve spontaneously within 3 months of surgery.