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[Atypical ganglion cysts].

J Malghem1, Berg B Vande, F Lecouvet

  • 1Department of Radiology, Cliniques universitaires Saint Luc, UCL, Bruxelles, Belgique.

JBR-BTR : Organe De La Societe Royale Belge De Radiologie (SRBR) = Orgaan Van De Koninklijke Belgische Vereniging Voor Radiologie (KBVR)
|April 10, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Ganglion cysts, often near joints, can present atypically. Arthrography followed by CT scan is recommended for diagnosing uncertain cases by demonstrating joint communication.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Radiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Ganglion cysts are common and can occur intra-articular or para-articular.
  • These cysts may develop at a distance from the joint capsule.
  • Typical and atypical presentations exist, including meniscal, intraosseous, and adventitial cysts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe typical and atypical ganglion cyst presentations.
  • To highlight diagnostic challenges when joint communication is not apparent.
  • To recommend imaging techniques for confirming diagnosis and assessing communication.

Main Methods:

  • Review of typical and atypical ganglion cyst cases.
  • Description of various cyst types: meniscal, intra-articular, intraosseous, intraneural, adventitial, and para-articular.

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  • Discussion of diagnostic imaging modalities.

    • Main Results:

    • Examples of diverse ganglion cyst locations and types are presented.
    • Diagnostic difficulty arises when articular communication is not evident.
    • Gas within cysts suggests presumed articular origin.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate diagnosis of ganglion cysts, especially atypical ones, is crucial.
    • Demonstrating articular communication is key for uncertain diagnoses or preoperative planning.
    • Arthrography followed by CT scan is the optimal imaging procedure for confirming communication.