A synovial cyst originating from the hip joint as a rare cause of recurrent femoral vein thrombosis: case report and literature review

Thrombosis of the femoral vein may be caused by external obstruction. A 48-year-old female patient presented with leg swelling and a history of recurrent femoral venous thrombosis caused by a ganglion originating from the left hip joint. A CT-guided puncture had also been performed, which was followed by rapid refilling of the cyst.Thereafter, femoral vein was decompressed and the ganglion was resected. Pathology confirmed a synovial cyst. After an uneventful stay the patient was discharged on oral anticoagulation.
Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research