@article{Sesselmann, author = {Sesselmann, Stefan}, title = {An intratendious ganglion cyst of the patellar tendon - A rare cause of anterior knee pain}, series = {Georgian Medical News}, volume = {343}, journal = {Georgian Medical News}, number = {10}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:863-opus-53678}, abstract = {Ganglion cysts in the knee region can manifest as anterior knee pain. Unlike synovial cysts, these lesions lack synovial epithelial lining and occur secondary to mucoid degeneration of connective tissue because, often in response to chronic irritation and repetitive traumas. However, an intratendinous location is a rare finding. In the knee region, infrapatellar fat pad, the alar folds, and the anterior cruciate ligament are recognized to degenerate into ganglion. There are few case reports describing an involvement of the patellar tendon. We present the clinical case of a 72 years old male patient suffering from anterior knee pain attributed to an intratendinous ganglion cyst of the patellar tendon, obviously after a single traumatic event. After aspiration of the ganglion cyst the patient reported no complaints, and there has been no recurrence during the latest follow-up examination.}, language = {en} } @article{Sesselmann, author = {Sesselmann, Stefan}, title = {Cubital tunnel syndrome due to an intraneural ganglion cyst of the ulnar nerve}, series = {Georgian Medical News}, volume = {343}, journal = {Georgian Medical News}, number = {10}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:863-opus-53666}, pages = {3}, abstract = {Cubital tunnel syndrome is the second most common neuropathy of the upper extremity. Cubital tunnel syndrome caused by intraneural ganglion cysts is rare in clinical practice. We present the case of a 71-year-old male patient with a 4-month history of cubital tunnel syndrome of the left elbow due to an intraneural ganglion cyst. After revision of the ulnar nerve and resection of the intraneural cyst nearly complete recovery was achieved within a 5 month follow-up but some sensory deficits of the fifth fingertip. We recommend preoperative ultrasound examination of the cubital tunnel even in cases with clear diagnosis. Ganglion cyst as a cause of cubital tunnel is rare but needs to be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible to prevent irreversible complications.}, language = {en} }