A Case Report of a Compressive Neuropathy of the Radial Sensory Nerve Caused by a Ganglion Cyst at the Elbow

1 July 1986

journal article
case report
Published by SLACK, Inc. in Orthopedics

Vol. 9 (7) , 1005-1006
https://doi.org/10.3928/0147-7447-19860701-14

Abstract

A case of an elbow ganglion cyst with compression of the radial sensory nerve is presented. The mass was noted on the anterior-radial aspect of the elbow after exertional trauma. Symptoms resolved following surgical excision. There has been no recurrence at one year.

Keywords

GANGLION CYST
SURGICAL EXCISION
SYMPTOMS RESOLVED
COMPRESSIVE NEUROPATHY
ANTERIOR RADIAL
RADIAL ASPECT

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