Intra-articular ganglion cyst

Last revised by Joachim Feger on 11 Dec 2021

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Citation:

Feger J, Intra-articular ganglion cyst. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 23 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-83935

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https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-83935

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Article created:

8 Nov 2020, Joachim Feger ◉

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Last revised:

11 Dec 2021, Joachim Feger ◉

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Systems:

Musculoskeletal

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Synonyms:

Intra-articular ganglion cysts

Intra-articular ganglion cysts are ganglion cysts within the joints. They typically show an intracapsular, extra-synovial location. They can occur within all the joints and can present with pain, swelling and sometimes even locking symptoms.

The following ganglion cysts are examples ^1-8:

knee
shoulder
- ganglion cyst of the long head biceps tendon
wrist
- dorsal wrist ganglion

History and etymology

Intra-articular ganglion cysts within the knee joint have been first described for the anterior cruciate ligament by Caan in 1924 ⁹.

References

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