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Intraneural ganglion cyst of the ulnar nerve in an unusual location: A case report

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Highlights • Intraneural ganglion cysts are benign, mucinous, non-neoplastic lesions of the peripheral nerves that arise from the epineurium.• An intraneural ganglion cyst involving the superficial branch of the ulnar… Click to show full abstract

Highlights • Intraneural ganglion cysts are benign, mucinous, non-neoplastic lesions of the peripheral nerves that arise from the epineurium.• An intraneural ganglion cyst involving the superficial branch of the ulnar nerve is a unique presentation.• Regarding etiopathogenesis of the intraneural ganglion cysts, the latest and most affirmed theory is the unifying articular (synovial) theory.• It is important to realize a related articular branch, otherwise the origin of cyst formation remains, and this may cause other para-articular cysts.• Use of new 3-dimensional fast-spin echo-extended echo train MRI sequences may provide better visualization of the intraneural ganglions.

Keywords: intraneural ganglion; ulnar nerve; ganglion; ganglion cyst

Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2017

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