Scaphoid-trapezium joint ganglion

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Minor wrist trauma a few weeks back. A focal bulge on the dorsal radial side of the wrist for a few days associated with local pain.

Patient Data

Age: 15 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

At the site of pain and swelling pointed by the patient (the dorsal-radial side of the wrist ), there is a thin-walled, anechoic, small lesion with a fluid cleft extending into the scaphoid-trapezium joint.

No fracture/ dislocation/ periosteal reaction/ bone lesion.

Case Discussion

Findings of scaphoid-trapezium joint ganglion cyst.

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