Bilateral ganglion cysts of the cruciate ligaments: a case report.
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چکیده
Symptomatic ganglion cysts of the cruciate ligaments are rare, and bilateral cases are extremely rare, with only one reported case in the literature. We report a case of bilateral cruciate ligament ganglion cysts successfully treated with arthroscopic resection, and review the literature regarding aetiology, diagnosis and management.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of orthopaedic surgery
دوره 18 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2010