Entrapment  Neuropathy of the Suprascapular Nerve by a Ganglion

Ha, Hyun Wook; Kim, Woo Jung; Kim, Doo Eung

Ann Clin Neurophysiol > 2001 ;3(2) > Article

Ann Clin Neurophysiol. 2001; 3(2): 147-150.

Entrapment Neuropathy of the Suprascapular Nerve by a Ganglion

Hyun Wook Ha, Woo Jung Kim, and Doo Eung Kim

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ABSTRACT

Nerve compression of the suprascapular nerve by a suprascapular notch occasionally occurs, but comperssion by a ganglion is very rare. We had experienced a case of compression of the suprascapular nerve by ganglionic cyst at the suprascapular notch, which confirmed by electromyographic studies after the diagnosis was suspected. MRI scan showed multiobulated cyst at the right suprascapular notch. The patient was treated by excision of the ganglion and had excellent result.

Key words: Suprascapular nerve, Compression neuropathy, Electromyography