Pathological scaphoid fracture - intraosseous ganglion cyst

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Wrist pain

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

An undisplaced scaphoid waist fracture (middle third) over an osteolytic intraosseous lesion with a narrow transition zone.

Case Discussion

The intraosseous osteolytic lesion is likely to be an intraosseous ganglion cyst. No other fractures are seen, as pathological fractures need less force to occur.

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