The value of high-resolution imaging in an occult peroneal intraneural ganglion cyst: illustrative case
BACKGROUND Foot drop is a common complaint with a broad differential diagnosis making imaging a key part of the diagnostic workup. The authors present a patient with an occult peroneal intraneural ganglion cyst who underwent imaging with high-frequency ultrasound (US) and high-resolution magnetic re...
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Published in | Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons Vol. 4; no. 14 |
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Main Authors | , , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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American Association of Neurological Surgeons
03.10.2022
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Summary: | BACKGROUND Foot drop is a common complaint with a broad differential diagnosis making imaging a key part of the diagnostic workup. The authors present a patient with an occult peroneal intraneural ganglion cyst who underwent imaging with high-frequency ultrasound (US) and high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to highlight the role of such techniques in cases of peroneal neuropathy. OBSERVATIONS Intraneural ganglion cysts are emerging as a common cause of common peroneal neuropathy. Imaging with US and MRI is a valuable tool used to illustrate the pertinent anatomy and identify the articular branch joint connection and cyst as part of the surgical planning and definitive management. LESSONS Intraneural ganglion cysts can be small or nearly invisible and failure to appreciate the intraneural cyst can lead to symptom or cyst persistence or recurrence. High-resolution modalities can be useful in the diagnosis and surgical planning of difficult cases. |
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Bibliography: | ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 Disclosures The authors have no disclosures and report no conflicts of interest concerning the materials or methods used in this study or the findings specified in this paper. INCLUDE WHEN CITING Published October 3, 2022; DOI: 10.3171/CASE22327. |
ISSN: | 2694-1902 2694-1902 |
DOI: | 10.3171/CASE22327 |