Compression neuropathy of the common peroneal nerve caused by an intraosseous ganglion cyst of fibula

•Ganglion cysts originate from tendon sheath or joint capsule (1); and are mostly found on hand, wrist and ankle.•They sometimes cause nerve compression. We present a case of a compression neuropathy of the common peroneal nerve caused by an intraosseous Ganglion cyst of fibula.

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Published in:International journal of surgery case reports 2017-01, Vol.40, p.10-12
Main Authors: Kara, Adnan, Yalçın, Sercan, Çelik, Haluk, Kuyucu, Ersin, Şeker, Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Common peroneal nerve neuropathy
Compression neuropathy
Ganglion cyst of fibula
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Summary:•Ganglion cysts originate from tendon sheath or joint capsule (1); and are mostly found on hand, wrist and ankle.•They sometimes cause nerve compression. We present a case of a compression neuropathy of the common peroneal nerve caused by an intraosseous Ganglion cyst of fibula.
ISSN:2210-2612
2210-2612
DOI:10.1016/j.ijscr.2017.08.050