Intramuscular ganglion cyst
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Citation:
Weerakkody Y, Knipe H, Patel M, Intramuscular ganglion cyst. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 17 Jan 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-71895
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At the time the article was created Yuranga Weerakkody had no recorded disclosures.
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At the time the article was last revised Henry Knipe had the following disclosures:
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Synonyms:
- Intramuscular ganglion cysts
Intramuscular ganglion cysts are a location-specific subtype of ganglion cysts. They can occur at any location but have been reported in the shoulder, elbow and hand.
Differential diagnosis
At certain sites (shoulder) consider intramuscular cysts associated with rotator cuff tears.
References
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- 3. Han K & Lee Y. Intramuscular Ganglion of the Thenar Muscles in a 3-Year-Old Girl. J Hand Surg Eur Vol. 2011;36(7):611-2. doi:10.1177/1753193411413854 - Pubmed
- 4. Ankur M. Manvar, Ajay Kamireddi, Sheetal M. Bhalani, Nancy M. Major. Clinical Significance of Intramuscular Cysts in the Rotator Cuff and Their Relationship to Full- and Partial-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears. (2012) American Journal of Roentgenology. 192 (3): 719-24. doi:10.2214/AJR.07.3727 - Pubmed
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