Radiographically ossified ganglion cyst of finger in a swimmer

Ganglion cysts are fibrous-walled cystic lesions closely associated with joint or tendon sheaths and contain gelatinous mucinous fluid. The radiographic appearance is usually normal. Calcification or ossification in these cysts is extremely unusual. We report on an unusual appearing ganglion cyst of...

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Published in:Skeletal radiology 1998-12, Vol.27 (12), p.705-707
Main Authors: TEHRANZADEH, J, ANAVIM, A, LIN, F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Cysts
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Finger Joint - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Injuries of the limb. Injuries of the spine
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Myositis Ossificans - diagnostic imaging
Ossification, Heterotopic - diagnostic imaging
Radiography
Swimming
Synovial Cyst - diagnostic imaging
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Summary:Ganglion cysts are fibrous-walled cystic lesions closely associated with joint or tendon sheaths and contain gelatinous mucinous fluid. The radiographic appearance is usually normal. Calcification or ossification in these cysts is extremely unusual. We report on an unusual appearing ganglion cyst of the little finger in a swimmer with ossification resembling myositis ossificans.
ISSN:0364-2348
1432-2161
DOI:10.1007/s002560050464