Scapholunate ganglion cyst

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Pain on dorsal aspect of wrist. Referred for ultrasound to rule out ganglion cyst..

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

A tiny lobuated anechoic structure is noted abutting scapho-lunate joint.

Case Discussion

Anechoic cyst abutting scapho-lunate joint favors a ganglion cyst.

 

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