Author/Authors :
AYDINLAR, Elif Ilgaz Acıbadem University - School of Medicine - Department of Neurology, Turkey , TETİK, Cihangir Acıbadem University - School of Medicine - Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Turkey , SILAV, Gökalp Acıbadem University - School of Medicine - Department of Neurosurgery, Turkey , KAYA, Behram Acıbadem Maslak Hospital - Neurosurgery Clinic, Turkey , ÖZGEN, Serdar Acıbadem University - School of Medicine - Department of Neurosurgery, Turkey
Abstract :
Extraneural ganglion cysts of the peroneal nerve have rarely been reported in the literature. This paper reports a large extraneural ganglion cyst compressing the peroneal nerve and causing pain in the leg, and foot drop. Electromyographic study revealed a deep peroneal nerve lesion, but the superficial branch was spared. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a cystic tumor located below the superior tibiofibular joint. A complete surgical resection was undertaken. During surgery multimodal intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring was performed. An extraneural ganglion cyst should be considered in the differential diagnosis of painful foot drop. Electrophysiological and radiological studies should be carried to rule out other causes of foot drop.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Foot drop , Extraneural ganglion , Cyst , Peroneal nerve
