title: Computed tomography--guided aspiration of a ganglion cyst of the anterior cruciate ligament: a case report.
abstract: This report describes the case of a ganglion cyst of the anterior cruciate ligament in a 26-year-old man who had long-standing intermittent knee pain with locking. The cyst was successfully aspirated under computed tomography guidance, with complete resolution of symptoms. A literature review is presented along with diagnostic and treatment approaches for this uncommon finding.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Medical School, Newark 07103-2406, USA.
authors.forename: D I
authors.initials: DI
authors.lastname: Campagnolo
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Davis
authors.forename: M F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Blacksin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011151:Popliteal Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D015641:Radiography, Interventional / Q000379:methods*; D013396:Suction; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed