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  • This study discusses a unique case of a ganglion cyst located in the knee, specifically underneath the iliotibial band, which is notable for being atraumatic (not caused by injury) and intra-articular (inside the joint).
  • Typically, ganglion cysts in the knee require surgical intervention; however, this case was treated effectively without surgery through multiple aspirations of the cyst, making it a significant finding in orthopedic care.
  • The case presented is the first documented instance in medical literature of this specific type of ganglion cyst in the knee, indicating a potential for nonoperative treatment options.

Article Abstract

Key Clinical Message: We highlight the rare case of an atraumatic, intra-articular ganglion cyst of the lateral knee deep to the iliotibial band that was successfully treated nonoperatively, a pathology yet to be reported in orthopedic literature.

Abstract: Ganglion cysts are mucin-filled synovial cysts commonly found on the dorsal surface of the hands and feet. Intra-articular ganglion cysts of the knee are rare, and when they present clinically, are typically treated operatively through arthroscopic surgery. We present the first reported case of an atraumatic intraarticular, extra-synovial ganglion cyst of the lateral knee located deep to the iliotibial band that was successfully treated without operative intervention through repeated intra-articular aspirations of the knee.

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