A Case of Unilateral Lower Limb Swelling Secondary to a Ganglion Cyst

Bhan, Chandur; Corfield, Lorraine

doi:10.1016/j.ejvs.2006.10.027

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“…1) In the present case, we treated the cystic mass with needle aspiration only; therefore, no histological diagnosis was done. The CT and MRI revealed no direct communication of the cystic mass and the hip joint, and the CT and MRI findings were similar to that found in cases of ganglia of the hip joint previously reported by Gale et al 6) and Bhan et al 4) Therefore, we diagnosed the cystic mass as a ganglion. Because the patient's leg swelling promptly improved, she did not request surgery.…”

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Femoral Vein Compression Resulting from a Ganglion of the Hip Joint: A Case Report

Matsumoto

Yamamoto

Kamiya

et al. 2012

Annals of Vascular Diseases

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The development of a ganglion in the hip joint is a rare cause of lower limb swelling. We herein describe a case of a ganglion of the hip with compression of the femoral vein that produced signs and symptoms that mimicked a deep vein thrombosis. Needle aspiration of the ganglion was easily performed, and swelling of the left lower limb promptly improved. Intensive follow-up of this case was important because the recurrence rate of ganglions after needle aspiration is high.

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Femoral Vein Compression Resulting from a Ganglion of the Hip Joint: A Case Report

Matsumoto

Yamamoto

Kamiya

et al. 2012

Annals of Vascular Diseases

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“…However, it is unusual for such cysts to cause compressive symptoms. Compression of the femoral or iliac vein causes leg swelling resembling that caused by deep vein thrombosis or lymphatic edema [1–6]. Gale et al were the first to report that femoral ganglia cause deep vein obstruction and leg swelling [7].…”

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“…Ganglion cysts of the hip joint are rare. Compression of the femoral vein by a synovial or ganglion cyst of the hip joint results in leg swelling resembling that caused by deep vein thrombosis [1]. We present a case of a patient with lower-limb swelling due to compression of the external iliac/femoral vein by a hip joint ganglion.…”

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External iliac vein compression and lower-extremity swelling caused by an iliopectineal ganglion: a case report

2019

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Background A hip joint ganglion is a rare cause of lower-extremity swelling. Case presentation We report a case of a Japanese patient with ganglion of the hip with compression of the external iliac/femoral vein that produced signs and symptoms mimicking those of deep vein thrombosis. Conclusions Needle aspiration of the ganglion was performed, and swelling of the lower extremity promptly decreased. At 7.5 years after aspiration, there was no recurrence of swelling of the leg. Although the recurrence rate for ganglions after needle aspiration is high, it is worthwhile trying aspiration first.

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“…A search of the English literature using PubMed, found only eight cases of CFV compression by a ganglion cyst in the groin, including the present case ( Table 1 ). 2 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 The mean age was 57 (2–91) years (3 men and 5 women) and the chief complaints were leg swelling in seven cases except for one case of groin mass in a 2 year old infant. Coexisting deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism was not reported in any of the cases.…”

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Unilateral Leg Swelling Caused by Common Femoral Vein Compression by a Hip Ganglion Cyst in the Groin

Tsuji¹,

Kitano²,

Matsumoto³

et al. 2016

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BackgroundAs a rare cause of unilateral leg swelling, extrinsic vein compression caused by intraperitoneal, retroperitoneal, or inguinal lesions has been noted. A rare case of leg swelling as a cause of extrinsic compression of common femoral vein from a ganglion cyst in the groin is presented.Case presentationA 38 year old man was referred with a 3 week history of left leg swelling. Following a radiological diagnosis of common femoral vein compression from a cystic groin mass, he firstly underwent needle aspiration. Although the lesion became somewhat smaller, his left leg was still swollen, and he underwent surgical excision of the lesion 2 days after needle aspiration. Histopathological features of the cystic wall were consistent with those of a ganglion cyst. He was discharged from the hospital with complete improvement of the leg swelling, and has remained free from recurrence 1 year after surgery.ConclusionFemoral vein compression by a ganglion cyst in the groin is a very rare pathology; however, it should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of unilateral leg swelling.

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A Case of Unilateral Lower Limb Swelling Secondary to a Ganglion Cyst

Abstract: Venous compression due to external cystic lesions, although rare, is recognised. This case serves as a reminder that the rarer causes of limb swelling should not be forgotten, especially where potentially treatable.

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Femoral Vein Compression Resulting from a Ganglion of the Hip Joint: A Case Report

Femoral Vein Compression Resulting from a Ganglion of the Hip Joint: A Case Report

External iliac vein compression and lower-extremity swelling caused by an iliopectineal ganglion: a case report

Unilateral Leg Swelling Caused by Common Femoral Vein Compression by a Hip Ganglion Cyst in the Groin

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