Giant pseudocyst of the rectus femoris muscle--repetitive strain injury in recreational soccer player

Coll Antropol. 2010 Apr:34 Suppl 2:53-5.

Abstract

We report a case of a traumatic pseudocyst, in a recreational soccer player, after rupture of rectus femoris muscle. 37-year-old male, with history of repetitive painful accidents, was examined because of a double fist-sized mass in the anterior thigh. Ultrasound examination revealed a cystic mass in the rectus femoris muscle. Surgical removal of the mass and proximal remnant of muscle was done. Primary healing and functional recovery was achieved. Histological analysis revealed pseudocyst filled with degenerating clot and surrounded with thick fibrous capsule. The repetitive strain muscle injury, with prolonged period of healing, can occur like pseudocyst.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Athletic Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Athletic Injuries / pathology
  • Cumulative Trauma Disorders / diagnostic imaging
  • Cumulative Trauma Disorders / pathology*
  • Cysts / diagnostic imaging
  • Cysts / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Quadriceps Muscle / diagnostic imaging
  • Quadriceps Muscle / injuries*
  • Quadriceps Muscle / pathology*
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Soccer / injuries*
  • Ultrasonography
  • Wound Healing