Ganglia arising from the transverse acetabular ligament: a report of two cases

J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong). 2013 Dec;21(3):380-2. doi: 10.1177/230949901302100324.

Abstract

Ganglia arising from the hip are rare. Its diagnosis is difficult owing to the anatomic location. A high index of suspicion and high-resolution imaging is essential to make the diagnosis. Treatment depends on the size, location, and symptoms. This report is of 2 patients with ganglia arising from the transverse acetabular ligament.

Keywords: ganglion cysts; hip; ligaments.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acetabulum / pathology*
  • Acetabulum / surgery
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Ganglia / pathology*
  • Ganglia / surgery
  • Hip Joint*
  • Humans
  • Ligaments, Articular / pathology*
  • Ligaments, Articular / surgery
  • Male
  • Synovial Cyst / diagnosis*
  • Synovial Cyst / surgery