Title
Fascicular Involvement of the Posterior Tibial Nerve as a Result of Perineural Ganglion Cyst at the Posterior Tibial Nerve in the Calf: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Publication Date
2015
Journal Title
J Clin Neuromuscul Dis
Abstract
We report a 19-year-old woman with a 6-month history of nontraumatic left foot numbness associated with intermittent weakness. Nerve conduction studies and electromyography localized the lesion to the posterior tibial nerve, below the innervation to the soleus and medial gastrocnemius muscles. MRI of the left leg revealed a multiloculated cystic collection near the proximal tibiofibular joint. Surgical excision and pathology confirmed the diagnosis of a ganglion cyst, in an atypical location distal to the popliteal fossa. We believe this is the first reported case of fascicular posterior tibial nerve involvement by a ganglion cyst in the calf.
Volume Number
17
Issue Number
2
Pages
84-7
Document Type
Article
EPub Date
2015/11/20
Status
Faculty, Northwell Reseacher
Facility
School of Medicine; Northwell Health
Primary Department
Neurosurgery
Additional Departments
Neurology
PMID
DOI
10.1097/cnd.0000000000000100