An uncommon knee pain: Ganglion cyst in the gastrocnemius medialis

Abstract

A large symptomatic ganglion cyst occurring in the gastrocnemius has been infrequently described in the literature. Clinical presentation and management of such a symptomatic ganglion are briefly outlined here. This is perhaps the first case that describes the surgical management of symptomatic ganglion and associated internal derangement of the knee with favorable outcomes.

Keywords

• arthroscopy
• excision
• ganglion
• gastrocnemius
• intramuscular