The MR appearance of cruciate ganglion cysts: a report of 16 cases

Intra-articular ganglion cysts arising from the cruciate ligaments are unusual lesions, there being only nine previously reported cases. We report 16 cases and describe their MR appearance. Nine ganglia originated from the posterior cruciate ligament, most often appearing as well-defined multilocula...

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Published in:Skeletal radiology 1994-11, Vol.23 (8), p.597-600
Main Authors: RECHT, M. P, APPLEGATE, G, KAPLAN, P, DUSSAULT, R, SCHWEITZER, M, DALINKA, M. K, RESNICK, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Anterior Cruciate Ligament - pathology
Biological and medical sciences
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Female
Humans
Juxtaarticular diseases. Extraarticular rhumatism
Knee Joint - pathology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Posterior Cruciate Ligament - pathology
Retrospective Studies
Synovial Cyst - diagnosis
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Summary:Intra-articular ganglion cysts arising from the cruciate ligaments are unusual lesions, there being only nine previously reported cases. We report 16 cases and describe their MR appearance. Nine ganglia originated from the posterior cruciate ligament, most often appearing as well-defined multilocular lesions. The seven ganglia arising from the anterior cruciate ligament most often appeared as fusiform cystic lesions extending along and interspersed within the fibers of the ligament. Although uncommon, intra-articular ganglion cysts arising from the knee appear to have a distinctive MR appearance which should allow their correct diagnosis.
ISSN:0364-2348
1432-2161
DOI:10.1007/bf02580380