Presentation
Wrist pain for about 6 months. Local swelling in the last 2 months.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Scapholunate ganglion cyst
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Lobulated anechoic well-defined lesion is noted on the dorsal aspect of the wrist.
The neck of the lesion shows an extension to the scapholunate joint. As compared to the asymptomatic right side, left symptomatic scapholunate ligament shows a truncated appearance.
Lesion abuts the ulnar border of extensor carpi radialis longus tendon. The distal bulbous part of lesion overlies the distal carpal row.
Dorsal wrist ganglion from the scapholunate ligament.
Case Discussion
Ganglion cysts are benign cysts that occur in association with musculoskeletal structures. They are most commonly occur in relation to the hand or wrist.
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