Focal fluid collection located between cruciate ligaments in intercondylar notch
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Shikhare SN et al: Magnetic resonance imaging of cysts, cystlike lesions, and their mimickers around the knee joint. Can Assoc Radiol J. 69(2):197-214, 2018
Kodaira S et al: A case of intra-articular ganglion cysts of the knee joint: correlation between arthroscopic and magnetic resonance imaging. BMC Med Imaging. 16(1):36, 2016
Vilella GM et al: Ultrasound-guided aspiration and steroid injection of a posterior cruciate ligament ganglion cyst: report of a case. J Ultrasound. 18(3):283-6, 2015
Guolong M et al: An intra-tendonous ganglion cyst causing impingement between the anterior cruciate ligament and anterior root of the medial meniscus: a case report. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 5(1):22, 2013
Stein D et al: Cysts about the knee: evaluation and management. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 21(8):469-79, 2013
Steinbach LS et al: Imaging of cysts and bursae about the knee. Radiol Clin North Am. 51(3):433-54, 2013
Ghazikhanian V et al: Tibial tunnel and pretibial cysts following ACL graft reconstruction: MR imaging diagnosis. Skeletal Radiol. 41(11):1375-9, 2012
Joo YB et al: Symptomatic posterior cruciate ganglion cyst causing impingement between posterior root of the medial meniscus and anterior to the posterior cruciate ligament. Knee Surg Relat Res. 24(1):52-5, 2012
Mao Y et al: Ganglion cysts of the cruciate ligaments: a series of 31 cases and review of the literature. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 13:137, 2012
Fernandes JL et al: Mucoid degeneration of the anterior cruciate ligament: magnetic resonance imaging findings of an underdiagnosed entity. Acta Radiol. 49(1):75-9, 2008
Marra MD et al: MRI features of cystic lesions around the knee. Knee. 15(6):423-38, 2008
Andrikoula SI et al: Intra-articular ganglia of the knee joint associated with the anterior cruciate ligament: a report of 4 cases in 3 patients. Arthroscopy. 23(7):800, 2007
Beaman FD et al: MR imaging of cysts, ganglia, and bursae about the knee. Radiol Clin North Am. 45(6):969-82, vi, 2007
Sarimo J et al: Intra-articular cysts and ganglia of the knee: a report of nine patients. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 13(1):44-7, 2005
Bergin D et al: Anterior cruciate ligament ganglia and mucoid degeneration: coexistence and clinical correlation. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 182(5):1283-7, 2004
Krudwig WK et al: Intra-articular ganglion cysts of the knee joint: a report of 85 cases and review of the literature. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 12(2):123-9, 2004
McCarthy CL et al: The MRI appearance of cystic lesions around the knee. Skeletal Radiol. 33(4):187-209, 2004
Williams HJ et al: Imaging features of intraosseous ganglia: a report of 45 cases. Eur Radiol. 14(10):1761-9, 2004
Zantop T et al: Intra-articular ganglion cysts of the cruciate ligaments: case report and review of the literature. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 123(4):195-8, 2003
Kim MG et al: Intra-articular ganglion cysts of the knee: clinical and MR imaging features. Eur Radiol. 11(5):834-40, 2001
Kang CN et al: Intra-articular ganglion cysts of the knee. Arthroscopy. 15(4):373-8, 1999
Bui-Mansfield LT et al: Intraarticular ganglia of the knee: prevalence, presentation, etiology, and management. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 168(1):123-7, 1997
Recht MP et al: The MR appearance of cruciate ganglion cysts: a report of 16 cases. Skeletal Radiol. 23(8):597-600, 1994
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Intercruciate cyst, cruciate ganglion
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Focal fluid collection located between cruciate ligaments in intercondylar notch
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Reporting Tips
Selected References
Shikhare SN et al: Magnetic resonance imaging of cysts, cystlike lesions, and their mimickers around the knee joint. Can Assoc Radiol J. 69(2):197-214, 2018
Kodaira S et al: A case of intra-articular ganglion cysts of the knee joint: correlation between arthroscopic and magnetic resonance imaging. BMC Med Imaging. 16(1):36, 2016
Vilella GM et al: Ultrasound-guided aspiration and steroid injection of a posterior cruciate ligament ganglion cyst: report of a case. J Ultrasound. 18(3):283-6, 2015
Guolong M et al: An intra-tendonous ganglion cyst causing impingement between the anterior cruciate ligament and anterior root of the medial meniscus: a case report. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 5(1):22, 2013
Stein D et al: Cysts about the knee: evaluation and management. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 21(8):469-79, 2013
Steinbach LS et al: Imaging of cysts and bursae about the knee. Radiol Clin North Am. 51(3):433-54, 2013
Ghazikhanian V et al: Tibial tunnel and pretibial cysts following ACL graft reconstruction: MR imaging diagnosis. Skeletal Radiol. 41(11):1375-9, 2012
Joo YB et al: Symptomatic posterior cruciate ganglion cyst causing impingement between posterior root of the medial meniscus and anterior to the posterior cruciate ligament. Knee Surg Relat Res. 24(1):52-5, 2012
Mao Y et al: Ganglion cysts of the cruciate ligaments: a series of 31 cases and review of the literature. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 13:137, 2012
Fernandes JL et al: Mucoid degeneration of the anterior cruciate ligament: magnetic resonance imaging findings of an underdiagnosed entity. Acta Radiol. 49(1):75-9, 2008
Marra MD et al: MRI features of cystic lesions around the knee. Knee. 15(6):423-38, 2008
Andrikoula SI et al: Intra-articular ganglia of the knee joint associated with the anterior cruciate ligament: a report of 4 cases in 3 patients. Arthroscopy. 23(7):800, 2007
Beaman FD et al: MR imaging of cysts, ganglia, and bursae about the knee. Radiol Clin North Am. 45(6):969-82, vi, 2007
Sarimo J et al: Intra-articular cysts and ganglia of the knee: a report of nine patients. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 13(1):44-7, 2005
Bergin D et al: Anterior cruciate ligament ganglia and mucoid degeneration: coexistence and clinical correlation. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 182(5):1283-7, 2004
Krudwig WK et al: Intra-articular ganglion cysts of the knee joint: a report of 85 cases and review of the literature. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. 12(2):123-9, 2004
McCarthy CL et al: The MRI appearance of cystic lesions around the knee. Skeletal Radiol. 33(4):187-209, 2004
Williams HJ et al: Imaging features of intraosseous ganglia: a report of 45 cases. Eur Radiol. 14(10):1761-9, 2004
Zantop T et al: Intra-articular ganglion cysts of the cruciate ligaments: case report and review of the literature. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg. 123(4):195-8, 2003
Kim MG et al: Intra-articular ganglion cysts of the knee: clinical and MR imaging features. Eur Radiol. 11(5):834-40, 2001
Kang CN et al: Intra-articular ganglion cysts of the knee. Arthroscopy. 15(4):373-8, 1999
Bui-Mansfield LT et al: Intraarticular ganglia of the knee: prevalence, presentation, etiology, and management. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 168(1):123-7, 1997
Recht MP et al: The MR appearance of cruciate ganglion cysts: a report of 16 cases. Skeletal Radiol. 23(8):597-600, 1994
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