Ganglion causing paralysis of the suprascapular nerve: Diagnosis by MRI and ultrasonography

Authors

  • Kenji Takagishi
  • Kenji Maeda
  • Toshiaki Ikeda
  • Moritoshi Itoman
  • Makoto Yamamoto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679108994480

Abstract

A 26-year-old man had a right infraspinatus muscle weakness and aching of the shoulder due to supra-scapular nerve entrapment confirmed by electromyography. MRI revealed a well-defined area of increased signal intensity over the suprascapular notch. An ultrasonogram showed a homogeneous hypoechogenic area at the base of the scapular spine. A diagnosis was made of a ganglion compressing the inferior branch of the suprascapular nerve. After removal of several ganglia, the patient had immediate pain relief, and normal electromyographic findings were obtained 5 months postoperatively.

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Published

1991-01-01

How to Cite

Takagishi, K., Maeda, K., Ikeda, T., Itoman, M., & Yamamoto, M. (1991). Ganglion causing paralysis of the suprascapular nerve: Diagnosis by MRI and ultrasonography. Acta Orthopaedica, 62(4), 391–393. https://doi.org/10.3109/17453679108994480

Issue

Acta Orthopaedica, Volume 62, Issue 4 (1991)

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