Cystic degeneration and calcification of muscle: late sequelae of compartment syndrome. 1994

S E Renwick, and F F Naraghi, and R V Worrell, and J Spaeth
Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque.

Cystic degeneration and calcification of the leg are uncommon late sequelae of compartment syndrome. Previously reported cases have all involved the anterior compartment of the leg. We present a 68-year-old man with a mass in the superficial posterior compartment of the leg who presented 37 years after the initial trauma and ischemic myonecrosis. MRI was useful in establishing the diagnosis and early surgical intervention. The mass was excised and closed primarily over a drain. Patient was followed up for 29 months, and there were no secondary infections, chronic sinus formation, or recurrences. Based on our experience and the available literature review, we recommend considering either excision and primary closure, or repeated needle aspiration of the mass. Packing the wound and delayed closure may lead to secondary infection, chronic sinus formation, and lower limb amputation as potential complications.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007866 Leg The inferior part of the lower extremity between the KNEE and the ANKLE. Legs
D008297 Male Males
D009135 Muscular Diseases Acquired, familial, and congenital disorders of SKELETAL MUSCLE and SMOOTH MUSCLE. Muscle Disorders,Myopathies,Myopathic Conditions,Muscle Disorder,Muscular Disease,Myopathic Condition,Myopathy
D002114 Calcinosis Pathologic deposition of calcium salts in tissues. Calcification, Pathologic,Calcinosis, Tumoral,Microcalcification,Microcalcinosis,Pathologic Calcification,Calcinoses,Calcinoses, Tumoral,Microcalcifications,Microcalcinoses,Tumoral Calcinoses,Tumoral Calcinosis
D003161 Compartment Syndromes Conditions in which increased pressure within a limited space compromises the BLOOD CIRCULATION and function of tissue within that space. Some of the causes of increased pressure are TRAUMA, tight dressings, HEMORRHAGE, and exercise. Sequelae include nerve compression (NERVE COMPRESSION SYNDROMES); PARALYSIS; and ISCHEMIC CONTRACTURE. FASCIOTOMY is often used to decompress increased pressure and eliminate pain associated with compartment syndromes. Compartment Syndrome
D003560 Cysts Any fluid-filled closed cavity or sac that is lined by an EPITHELIUM. Cysts can be of normal, abnormal, non-neoplastic, or neoplastic tissues. Cyst
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly

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