Femoral nerve compression secondary to a ganglion cyst arising from a hip joint: a case report and review of the literature
2009

Femoral Nerve Compression from a Ganglion Cyst

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Kalacı Aydıner, Dogramaci Yunus, Sevinç Teoman Toni, Yanat Ahmet Nedim

Primary Institution: Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine

Conclusion

Surgical resection of the ganglion cyst resulted in complete resolution of the patient's symptoms.

Supporting Evidence

  • The patient experienced increasing pain radiating from her groin to her leg.
  • Imaging revealed a cystic lesion displacing the femoral nerve.
  • Post-surgery, the patient was pain-free and showed normal strength and sensation.

Takeaway

A woman had pain from a cyst near her hip that pressed on a nerve, but after surgery to remove the cyst, she felt better.

Methodology

The case involved a surgical resection of a ganglion cyst identified through imaging techniques.

Participant Demographics

57-year-old woman

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1752-1947-3-33

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