A rare cause of deep peroneal nerve palsy due to compression of synovial cyst - Case report
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, cilt.4, sa.5, ss.515-517, 2013 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 4 Sayı: 5
- Basım Tarihi: 2013
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2012.11.028
- Dergi Adı: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.515-517
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Synovial cyst, Peroneal nerve, Compression, Neuropathy
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
INTRODUCTION Synovial cyst is a rare cause of compression neuropathy and its differential diagnosis can be misleading. PRESENTATION OF CASE This article presents clinical, radiological, and histological findings of deep peroneal nerve palsy due to compression of a synovial cyst in a 30-year-old patient admitted with sudden drop foot. DISCUSSION Focal nerve entrapment in lower extremity due to synovial cystis a rare entity. Differential diagnosis is important. Surgical excision is the main treatment method with high success rate. CONCLUSION Synovial cyst compression which can be treated easily with surgical excision should be considered in rapidly progressed drop foot. © 2013 Surgical Associates Ltd.