Unusual solid ganglia of the anterior cruciate ligament mimicking lateral meniscal tears.
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.
Lu
Ko-Hsiu
KH
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
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