title: Unusual solid ganglia of the anterior cruciate ligament mimicking lateral meniscal tears.
abstract: Previous investigators have reported incidental findings and symptomatic cases of cystic ganglia on the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) that were mucinous degeneration or herniation of the synovial tissue through a defect. However, we report 2 cases of grossly solid ganglia of the ACL those mimicked lateral meniscal tears. A literature search found no previous report of them. We discuss the possibility of their pathogenesis and treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Ko-Hsiu
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Lu
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D045888:Ganglion Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries