Concurrent Lateral Dorsal Cutaneous and Deep Peroneal Intraneural Ganglion Cysts in the Foot

Nikhil K. Prasad, Kimberly K. Amrami, Mark E. Jentoft, Robert J. Spinner

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Abstract

Intraneural ganglion cysts are non-neoplastic collections of mucinous material within the epineurium of peripheral nerves. We present a rare case of 2 intraneural ganglion cysts in separate nerves of the foot, originating from different joints within the same joint complex. Our findings add to the large body of evidence supporting the unifying articular (synovial) theory. We emphasize the importance of delineating the cyst morphology and origins using high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging before surgery and searching for and resecting the articular branch or branches during surgery.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)401-405
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume55
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 1 2016

Keywords

  • Articular branch
  • Deep peroneal nerve
  • Intraneural ganglion cyst
  • Sural nerve
  • Surgery
  • Tarsometatarsal joint

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Surgery
  • Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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