Review Article

Ganglions of the Hand and Wrist

Authors: LEROY YOUNG MD, THOMAS BARTELL MD, SAMUEL E. LOGAN MD, PhD

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The ganglion is the most common soft tissue tumor of the hand and wrist, originating from the joint capsule or tendon sheath. Accurate diagnosis and proper treatment of these entities require a thorough knowledge of the anatomy of the wrist and hand as well as of the ganglion itself. Definitive therapy is based on total surgical removal of the cyst and its connections to the joint or tendon sheath.

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