Glenohumeral joint ganglion cyst and other rare cysts of the axilla

Although ganglion cysts have been reported to arise from almost any joint, those arising from the glenohumeral joint producing an axillary mass are extremely rare. We report what we believe to be the eighth such case and describe its management. The unusual differential diagnosis and aids to diagnos...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American surgeon 2007-09, Vol.73 (9), p.909-911
Hauptverfasser:	FOGELSON, Marc H, CRAIG, William D, MCPHEE, Joseph R, LENERT, Jeffrey T, HENRY, Leonard R
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Axilla Biological and medical sciences Cysts Diagnosis, Differential Diseases of the osteoarticular system Dissection Ganglion Cysts - diagnostic imaging Ganglion Cysts - surgery General aspects Humans Juxtaarticular diseases. Extraarticular rhumatism Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Shoulder Shoulder Joint Tomography, X-Ray Computed Veins & arteries
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Zusammenfassung:	Although ganglion cysts have been reported to arise from almost any joint, those arising from the glenohumeral joint producing an axillary mass are extremely rare. We report what we believe to be the eighth such case and describe its management. The unusual differential diagnosis and aids to diagnosis of axillary cysts are reviewed. Specific issues regarding axillary space ganglions are emphasized.
ISSN:	0003-1348 1555-9823
DOI:	10.1177/000313480707300918