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Intratendinous ganglion cyst of the extensor digitorum longus tendon: A case report

Highlights • First reported case of an intratendinous ganglion of the EDL tendon. • Increased risk of spontaneous tendon rupture warrants a lower operative threshold. • Aspiration, corticosteroid injection and cyst puncture should be avoided. • Surgical options should address recurrence risk and ten...

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Published in:Foot (Edinburgh, Scotland) Scotland), 2016-06, Vol.27, p.46-49
Main Authors: Robinson, Cal, Kocialkowski, Cezary, Bhosale, Abhijit, Pillai, Anand
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Highlights • First reported case of an intratendinous ganglion of the EDL tendon. • Increased risk of spontaneous tendon rupture warrants a lower operative threshold. • Aspiration, corticosteroid injection and cyst puncture should be avoided. • Surgical options should address recurrence risk and tendon functional demands.
ISSN:0958-2592
1532-2963
DOI:10.1016/j.foot.2015.07.010