Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Sep 6, 2022; 10(25): 9028-9035
Published online Sep 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i25.9028
Simultaneous laparoscopic and arthroscopic excision of a huge juxta-articular ganglionic cyst compressing the sciatic nerve: A case report
Won-Ku Choi, Jong-Sung Oh, Sun-Jung Yoon
Won-Ku Choi, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, Jeonbuk National University, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54907, South Korea
Jong-Sung Oh, Sun-Jung Yoon, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medical School, Jeonbuk National University, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju 54907, South Korea
Author contributions: Yoon SJ designed, performed the research, edited the manuscript and reviewed the literature; Oh JS, Yoon SJ and Choi WK wrote the manuscript; Choi WK revised the final manuscript; all authors -read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Sun-Jung Yoon, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medical School, Jeonbuk National University, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, 20 Gunji-ro, Deokjin-gu, Jeonju 54907, South Korea. sunjungyoon@jbnu.ac.kr
Received: March 23, 2022
Peer-review started: March 23, 2022
First decision: May 30, 2022
Revised: July 11, 2022
Accepted: August 1, 2022
Article in press: August 1, 2022
Published online: September 6, 2022
Core Tip

Core Tip: A huge juxta-articular ganglionic cyst originating from the hip joint, passing through the sciatic notch, and growing in the intrapelvic cavity is likely to exhibit sciatic nerve compression symptoms. The authors report a case in which laparoscopy and arthroscopy were performed simultaneously to treat the ganglionic cyst.