Intra-articular ganglion cyst of the knee.
Ganglion cysts of the knee are extremely uncommon. They usually cause non-specific symptoms and do not produce classical signs. Advances in imaging techniques as well as widespread use of arthroscopy have made detection of these cysts easier, and most can be treated arthroscopically. Ganglion cysts arising within the infrapatellar fat pad are even more uncommon. We report a case of a young lady with a giant intra-articular ganglion within the infrapatellar fat pad that was treated by open excision.
David
Kenny S
KS
Department of Orthopaedics Unit-2, Christian Medical College, Ida Scudder Road, TN-632004 Vellore, India. kdavid@mcw.edu
Korula
Ravi J
RJ
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D045888:Ganglion Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular / Q000502:physiology; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome