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Intra-articular ganglion cysts arising from the cruciate ligaments are unusual lesions, there being only nine previously reported cases. We report 16 cases and describe their MR appearance. Nine ganglia originated from the posterior cruciate ligament, most often appearing as well-defined multilocular lesions. The seven ganglia arising from the anterior cruciate ligament most often appeared as fusiform cystic lesions extending along and interspersed within the fibers of the ligament. Although uncommon, intra-articular ganglion cysts arising from the knee appear to have a distinctive MR appearance which should allow their correct diagnosis.
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Recht, M.P., Applegate, G., Kaplan, P. et al. The MR appearance of cruciate ganglion cysts: a report of 16 cases. Skeletal Radiol. 23, 597–600 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02580380
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