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Intermittent claudication caused by a hip joint ganglion.

F Stanek¹, R Ouhrabkova, H Hejdova

¹Department of Radiology, Hospital Kladno, Kladno, Czech Republic. stanek.f@tiscali.cz

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A rare case of hip joint ganglion causing external iliac artery compression and peripheral arterial disease symptoms is presented. Surgical removal of the ganglion and arterial reconstruction led to a full recovery, with no recurrence after 30 months.

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Area of Science:

Vascular Surgery
Orthopedic Surgery
Case Reports

Background:

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) can manifest with symptoms like intermittent claudication.
External iliac artery occlusion is a significant cause of lower limb ischemia.

Observation:

A 27-year-old woman presented with progressive left thigh and calf claudication.
Angiography revealed an unusual short occlusion of the external iliac artery.
Surgical exploration identified a hip joint ganglion compressing the artery.

Findings:

The ganglion, originating from the hip joint, adhered to and compressed the external iliac artery.
Surgical resection of the ganglion and arterial reconstruction with a venous graft (great saphenous vein) were performed.
The patient remained symptom-free for 30 months post-operatively.

Implications:

This case highlights an unprecedented cause of external iliac artery compression by a hip joint ganglion.
It underscores the importance of considering rare etiologies in compressive syndromes affecting major arteries.
Successful surgical management demonstrates the efficacy of ganglion resection and vascular reconstruction for this condition.