Ganglion M67.40

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

All authors of this article

Last updated on: 01.11.2021

Dieser Artikel auf Deutsch

Synonym(s)

Dorsal cyst; Ganglion cyst; Overeleg; Synovial cyst

Definition
This section has been translated automatically.

Spherical, bulging pseudocyst protruding from the skin with a gelatinous content. In most cases no connection to the joint space can be detected.

Manifestation
This section has been translated automatically.

Women are more frequently affected than men; incidence predominantly between the ages of 25 and 45.

Localization
This section has been translated automatically.

Joint proximity, back of the hand, back of the foot, plantar, knee joint; along tendons.

Clinical features
This section has been translated automatically.

Uni- or multilocular, 1.5-4.0 cm in size, skin-coloured, tightly elastic, hemispherical, hardly movable on the base, non-irritating, painless cystic elevations. A feeling of pressure or slight pain symptoms are rather rare. From a certain size and plumpness the cysts burst after banal injuries. A glassy, gelatinous substance is discharged. After a certain amount of time, however, the cyst fills up again. A characteristic feature of a cyst that persists for a long time is a flat nail dystrophy that is limited to the cyst area.

Histology
This section has been translated automatically.

Numerous cavities, mostly in folds (caused by collapse of the pseudocyst), which have no endothelial lining. The stored mucin can be stained with Alzina blue. The wall consists of coarse hyalinized connective tissue. The connective tissue surrounding the cyst is extremely loosened. No inflammatory symptoms.

Diagnosis
This section has been translated automatically.

Diaphanoscopy, xeroradiography, contrast medium imaging if necessary.

Therapy
This section has been translated automatically.

Excision

Operative therapie
This section has been translated automatically.

In case of failure of conservative therapy approaches: Complete extirpation in toto under plexus anesthesia and under tourniquet. Postoperative immobilization with plaster splint for 10 days.

Note(s)
This section has been translated automatically.

Synovial cysts play a major role in other specialties (orthopedics). An example of this is the "Baker cyst". The clinical counterpart of a ganglion on the finger is the mucoid dorsal cyst.

Literature
This section has been translated automatically.

  1. Burke FD et al (2003) Primary care referral protocol for wrist ganglia.postgrade Med J 79: 329-331
  2. Slides J, Book K (2003) Palmar wrist ganglion: does intervention improve outcome? A prospective study of the natural history and patient-reported treatment outcomes. J Hand Surgery 28: 172-176
  3. Ehara S (2003) Communication of the ganglion with the joint and the tendon sheath. AJR Am J Roentgenol 180: 541-542
  4. McAllister DR et al (2003) Plantar ganglion cyst associated with stress fracture of the third metatarsal. At J Orthop 32: 35-37

Outgoing links (1)

Dorsal cyst mucoid;

Disclaimer

Please ask your physician for a reliable diagnosis. This website is only meant as a reference.

Authors

Last updated on: 01.11.2021