Intraneural ganglion of the peroneal nerve: a case report.
Intraneural ganglion is a rare condition. We present a case of peroneal nerve palsy due to an intraneural ganglion of the peroneal nerve. Full recovery followed surgical decompression. Apparent idiopathic foot drop is an indication for exploration of the common peroneal nerve.
O'Brien
D F
DF
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, St. Mary's Orthopaedic Hospital, Gurranebraher, Cork.
Kaar
T K
TK
McGuinness
A J
AJ
D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D009408:Nerve Compression Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D010543:Peroneal Nerve