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
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