title: Lateral meniscal cyst causing irreversible peroneal nerve palsy.
abstract: We report an unusual case of irreversible foot drop occurring secondary to a large lateral meniscal cyst. We discuss the presentation and management of this rare case and highlight some of the less common causes of foot drop.
authors.affiliation: Keele University Medical School, Stoke-on-Trent, UK. amari.thompson@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: Amari T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: Peter D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Gallacher
authors.forename: Robin
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rees
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D020427:Peroneal Neuropathies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D013581:Synovial Cyst / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D055815:Young Adult