Intraneural ganglion cyst involving the tibial nerve—a case report

Intraneural ganglia are rare non-neoplastic cysts that are caused by an accumulation of thick mucinous fluid. This occurs within the epineurium of peripheral nerves, which is encased in a dense fibrous capsule. The most common presentation of this tumour is local and/or radiating pain. Involvement o...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Buckley, Christina E, Tong, Emma, Spence, Liam D, O’Shaughnessy, Michael
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: The British Institute of Radiology 2017
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6159266/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30363240
http://dx.doi.org/10.1259/bjrcr.20160116
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Sumario:Intraneural ganglia are rare non-neoplastic cysts that are caused by an accumulation of thick mucinous fluid. This occurs within the epineurium of peripheral nerves, which is encased in a dense fibrous capsule. The most common presentation of this tumour is local and/or radiating pain. Involvement of the tibial nerve is extremely uncommon, with less than 18 reported cases in the literature. We present a case of an intraneural tibial nerve ganglion cyst in a young male. We also discuss the current literature and proposed pathogenesis and treatment of this rare entity.

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