Bilateral Ganglion Cysts of the Cruciate Ligaments: A Case Report

Willis-Owen, Charles A; Konyves, Arpad; Martin, David K.

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“…Bilateral ganglion cysts of the cruciate ligaments have been reported by Noda et al, WillisOwen et al and Andrikoula et al; however, in these reports, the knees were affected ten years, six years and one year apart, respectively. (11,14,15) To the best of our knowledge, the present case is the first report of symptomatic bilateral intra-articular ganglion cysts of the ACL occurring simultaneously in both knees. The patient was successfully treated with arthroscopic resection and debridement.…”

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Simultaneous bilateral ganglion cysts of the anterior cruciate ligaments

Demirçay¹,

Ofluoğlu²,

Özel³

et al. 2015

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Simultaneous bilateral ganglion cysts of the anterior cruciate ligaments

Demirçay¹,

Ofluoğlu²,

Özel³

et al. 2015

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“…In and around the knee joint, there may be several types of cysts; ganglion cysts of the ACL and two types of meniscal cysts, true meniscal cyst and the baker's cyst which is further from the meniscus [1][2][3] . These cysts are relatively rare, with less than 2% incidence on MRI or arthroscopy and of the reported cases, close to two-thirds of intra-articular ganglion cysts are located on the ACL 4,5 . The mean age of patients with ACL ganglion cysts has been reported as 39 years of age with a range of 19 to 60 years with male predominance 6 .…”

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J Orthopedics & Orthopedic Surg

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Introduction: Ganglion cysts of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and meniscus may have generalized clinical symptoms that can make them difficult to diagnose, especially considering their rarity. The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive review of cysts arising in and around the knee with a focus on differential diagnosis to emphasize the importance of proper evaluation.Methods: A literature search using the database PubMed, Cochrane, and Google Scholar was performed to find the information that comprehensively covered information relevant to this review. Conclusion:Intra-articular ganglion cysts of the knee are a rare occurrence that typically cause generalized symptoms. Each type of cyst is different with regards to its origin and location, but their similar clinical presentation makes differentiation based on a history and physical exam difficult. MR imaging is of utmost importance for the evaluation of pathologies in and around the knee joint. Once a proper diagnosis is achieved, direct arthroscopic excision of the cyst or treatment of the underlying cause in the case of a meniscus cyst can definitely treat symptoms with minimal concern for recurrence. PathologyCystic formations in the knee are categorized into two types: those featuring a synovial cell layer (known as synovial cysts) and those composed solely of fibrous tissue lacking a distinct enclosed capsule (referred to as ganglion cysts). Distinguishing between synovial and ganglion cysts relies on pathological examination and

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“…Superficial ganglion cyst in the wrist, foot, and knee are palpable and easily diagnosed clinically, but deeper ganglia such as intra-articular knee ganglia, suprascapular notch ganglia, and periacetabular ganglia are difficult to diagnose clinically as they are not palpable. The reported incidence of intra-articular ganglia cyst of the knee ranged from 0.20% - 1.33% on knee MRI and 0.6% - 2.0% on knee arthroscopy [ 11 - 12 ]. Almost 62% of them are located on the ACL.…”

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Ganglion Cyst and Mucoid Degeneration: A Review

Vaishya

Issa

Agarwal

et al. 2017

Cureus

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Mucoid degeneration and ganglion cyst are two distinct non-traumatic lesions of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) that most commonly occur discretely but occasionally coexist. They are relatively uncommon, and their exact aetiopathogenesis is still not clear. ACL ganglion cyst occurs more frequently among relatively younger patients compared to mucoid degeneration. They could be asymptomatic and discovered incidentally while evaluating the knee for other pathologies. Symptomatic cases of the two conditions present with nonspecific chronic pain, painful limitation of terminal flexion and extension, and mechanical block (among other symptoms), similar to that of other internal derangement pathologies of the knee. Magnetic resonance imaging is the investigation of choice, and diagnostic criteria are defined. Arthroscopic management of these conditions efficiently provides an improvement in symptoms without instability. Computed tomography scan guided aspiration is also useful in selected cases of ACL ganglion cyst. ACL ganglion cyst and mucoid degeneration should be considered in the differential diagnosis of chronic knee pain and stiffness of unspecified etiology.

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Bilateral Ganglion Cysts of the Cruciate Ligaments: A Case Report

Cited by 8 publications

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Simultaneous bilateral ganglion cysts of the anterior cruciate ligaments

Simultaneous bilateral ganglion cysts of the anterior cruciate ligaments

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