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Ganglion cysts of the posterior cruciate ligament

Authors :
Shetty, Gautam M.
Nha, Kyung Wook
Patil, Sachin P.
Chae, Dong Ju
Kang, Ki Hoon
Yoon, Jung Ro
Choo, Suk Kyu
Yi, Jeong Woo
Kim, Ji Hoon
Baek, Jong Ryoon
Source :
Knee. Aug2008, Vol. 15 Issue 4, p325-329. 5p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Abstract: Ganglion cysts of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are uncommon lesions found incidentally on MRI and arthroscopy. Twenty patients (11 males and nine females) with the mean age of 35 years presenting with a variety of knee signs and symptoms were found to have PCL cysts on MRI. Out of these, thirteen patients (65%) had isolated symptomatic PCL cysts and seven patients had associated chondral and meniscal lesions. Eight out of the 20 patients (40%) gave a history of antecedent trauma. On arthroscopy, the majority of the cysts were situated at the midsubstance of the ligament with inter-cruciate distension and no involvement of the substance of the ligament. The content of the cysts varied with the majority having yellowish viscous fluid and three containing serous and bloody fluid. All cysts were successfully treated arthroscopically through standard anterior, posteromedial and posterolateral portals with no signs of recurrence on MRI at a mean followup of 24 months. PCL cysts may clinically mimic meniscal or chondral lesions and preoperatively, MRI is essential for the diagnosis of ganglion cysts arising from the PCL. Ganglion cysts of the PCL can be successfully treated arthroscopically using standard portals. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09680160
Volume :
15
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Knee
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32843161
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2008.02.010