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Femoral nerve compression secondary to a ganglion cyst arising from a hip joint: a case report and review of the literature

Authors: Aydıner Kalacı, Yunus Dogramaci, Teoman Toni Sevinç, Ahmet Nedim Yanat

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

Introduction

Femoral nerve compression due to a cystic lesion around the hip joint is rare and only a few cases have been described in the literature. Among these, true ganglion cysts are even more rare.

Case presentation

We report the case of a 57-year-old woman with femoral nerve compression caused by a true ganglion cyst of the hip joint.

Conclusion

A high index of suspicion is required to predict a non-palpable cystic lesion around the hip joint as it may mimic different disorders and should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of unusual groin pain, radicular pain and peripheral vascular disorders.

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Title: Femoral nerve compression secondary to a ganglion cyst arising from a hip joint: a case report and review of the literature
Authors: Aydıner Kalacı
Yunus Dogramaci
Teoman Toni Sevinç
Ahmet Nedim Yanat
Publication date: 01-12-2009
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-3-33

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Femoral nerve compression secondary to a ganglion cyst arising from a hip joint: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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