Peroneal and tibial intraneural ganglion cysts in children.
Pediatr Neurosurg
; 49(6): 347-52, 2013.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND/AIMS:
Intraneural ganglion cyst is a rare and underrecognized clinical entity in the pediatric population, which may cause pain as well as motor and sensory neurological deficits. This study presents 4 pediatric patients harboring ganglion cysts involving the peroneal and tibial nerves.METHODS:
Data encompassing pre- and postoperative analyses of 4 pediatric patients with intraneural ganglion cyst was evaluated.RESULTS:
Out of these 4 patients, 3 had an intraneural ganglion cyst involving the peroneal nerve, and 1 patient had his tibial nerve involved. Two patients were operated for recurrent ganglion cysts with severe postoperative neurological deficits, after preceding operations in other institutions. The other 2 patients had no history of previous surgery, and they had their initial surgical treatment in our institute for primarily diagnosed ganglion cysts. With a mean follow-up of 24 months, all patients experienced pain relief. Significant improvement of motor deficits was achieved in 3 patients. No recurrences were encountered during the 24-month follow-up.CONCLUSION:
Intraneural ganglion cysts in children can be treated with excellent outcome in experienced and dedicated centers, which specialize in peripheral nerve microsurgery.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Procedimientos Neuroquirúrgicos
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Neuropatías Peroneas
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Neuropatía Tibial
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Ganglión
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Trastornos del Movimiento
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Neurosurg
Asunto de la revista:
NEUROCIRURGIA
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PEDIATRIA
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article