A case report of a compressive neuropathy of the radial sensory nerve caused by a ganglion cyst at the elbow.
A case of an elbow ganglion cyst with compression of the radial sensory nerve is presented. The mass was noted on the anterior-radial aspect of the elbow after exertional trauma. Symptoms resolved following surgical excision. There has been no recurrence at one year.
D000328:Adult; D004550:Elbow / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D011826:Radial Nerve; D013581:Synovial Cyst / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery