J Korean Knee Soc.  1997 Jun;9(1):108-112.

Intraarticular Ganglion Arising from the Posterior Cruciate Ligament

• Lim HC
• Jeon SJ
• Min KK

Abstract

The cystic lesions within the knee joint are rare, contrary to those located around the knee. They usually are eniscal or ganglion cyst, reported in association with the joint capsule of the knee or the menisci and close to the peroneal tendons. The intraarticular ganglion cyst arising from the cruciate ligaments are rare and cause pain, effusion and limitation of the knee joint. We report (he case of a patient with right knee joint pain caused hy an intraarticular ganglion cyst arising from the posterior cruciate ligament with review of reference.

Keyword

Ganglion; Posterior Cruciate Ligament; Intra - articular

MeSH Terms

Ganglion Cysts*
Humans
Joint Capsule
Knee
Knee Joint
Ligaments
Posterior Cruciate Ligament*
Tendons