The CT appearance of two cases of ganglionic cysts of the common peroneal nerve at the knee is reported. In both cases the ganglion appeared as a cystic unenhanced lesion of mucoid density. The radiological findings were confirmed by surgery. The differences in the appearance of intraneural and extraneural ganglia are discussed.

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Spinal epidural hemangiomas.

A case of spinal epidural hemangioma is presented. The rarity of this lesion in comparison with the more frequent vertebral hemangiomas with secondary extension to the epidural space is emphasized. The special features of this case are noted: the acute clinical onset, the visualization by means of the spinal angiography, and the unusual cervical level.

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Interruption of the radial nerve at proximal level: reconstruction following anterior transposition.

The authors describe two cases of radial paralysis due to interruption in the proximal level, treated by autologous nerve grafting, following anterior transposition. At long-term follow-up, in one case after 12 years, there was good functional recovery, while in the second case there was still no recovery after 2 years. The surgical technique involving anterior transposition of the nerve is described, which in this type of lesion facilitates neurorrhaphy.

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Benign solitary nerve sheath tumors of the spinal accessory nerve in the posterior triangle of the neck. Report of two cases.

A case of solitary schwannoma and one of solitary neurofibroma originating from the spinal accessory nerve in the posterior triangle of the neck are described. Location of such neoplasms in this region is exceptional. The authors emphasize the importance of accurately enucleating the mass; when it is impossible to preserve the continuity of the neural pathway, nerve repair should be considered.

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Sural neuropathy produced by intraneural ganglion.

The authors describe an intraneural ganglion of the sural nerve at the ankle. This cause for sural neuropathy has never previously been cited. Resection of the sural nerve together with the indwelling cyst is suggested.

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