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2013, Number 4

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Acta Ortop Mex 2013; 27 (4)

Anterior cruciate ligament ganglion: a case report

Casas-Duhrkop D, Ares O, Seijas R, Cugat R, Català J

Language: Spanish
References: 25
Page: 246-249
PDF size: 171.28 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Intraarticular ganglions are rare and they are usually incidental findings of MRIs and arthroscopies. We report the case of a male athlete with this condition affecting the anterior cruciate ligament. The most frequent symptoms include pain that worsens with activity, and motion limitations. The MRI shows the typical signs of a ganglion and it is the most specific and sensitive test. Arthroscopy is used for both the diagnosis and the treatment of this condition. A late diagnosis turns arthroscopic resection into a complicated or impossible procedure that at times warrants extensive debridement of the anterior cruzate ligament.


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