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Title: | Rapidly expanding thenar eminence ganglion : a case report |
Authors: | Azzopardi, Ernest A. Gujral, S. Mandal, Anirban Kulkarni, Mahendra K. |
Keywords: | Ganglion cysts -- Diagnosis Hand -- Abnormalities Hand -- Surgery Carpometacarpal joints |
Issue Date: | 2009 |
Publisher: | BioMed Central Ltd. |
Citation: | Azzopardi, E. A., Gujral, S., Mandal, A., & Kulkarni, M. (2009). Rapidly expanding thenar eminence ganglion: a case report. Cases Journal, 2(1), 1-2. |
Abstract: | Introduction: This study documents the first reported case of a rapidly growing (volar) thenar eminence ganglion arising form the first carpometacarpal joint, masquerading as a sarcoma. The discussion informs the hand surgeon on the evidence regarding the unusual presenting features. Case presentation: An 85 year old left hand dominant female presented with a six week history of rapidly growing lump on the thenar eminence. Clinical examination revealed a non-tender large lobulated mobile swelling measuring 5 × 4 cm and involving the whole thenar eminence. Conclusion: Ganglia may present from the thenar eminence and are a source of diagnostic confusion. |
URI: | https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/70950 |
Appears in Collections: | Scholarly Works - FacM&SAna |
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