Intra-articular Ganglion Cyst of the Long Head of the Biceps Tendon Originating from the Intertubercular Groove

Document Type : CASE REPORT

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1 orthpaedic surgery departement,school of medicine,Hamedan university of medical sciences, Hamedan, Iran

2 Orthopeadic Surgery Department, School of Medicine, Hamedan University of Medical Sciences, Hamedan, Iran

3 Hand and Microsurgery Department, Emam Reza Hospital, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Abstract

Ganglion cysts commonly occur around the shoulder, mostly in the spinoglenoid and suprascapular notches. We report a very rare case of intra articular Ganglion cyst of the long head of the biceps tendon that originated from the bicipital groove as a rare cause of shoulder pain.

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    The Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery

    Volume 2, Issue 3 - Serial Number 3
    September 2014
    Pages 232-233

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    • Receive Date: 07 June 2014
    • Revise Date: 06 July 2014
    • Accept Date: 06 August 2014

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