Large Ganglion Cyst with Unusual Location on the Back—A Case Report. Issue 6 (June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Schoellhammer, Liv; Nielsen, Thomas Wagner; Berg, Jais Oliver
• Is Part Of: Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Volume 4:Issue 6(2016:Jun.)
• Publication Date: 2016-06
• Subjects: Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; Surgery, Plastic -- Periodicals; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures -- Periodicals; 617.95205
• DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000000746
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2169-7574

Abstract

Abstract : Summary: A ganglion cyst is a soft tissue tumor-like lesion filled with colloid material commonly located on the hand and wrist. We report a case of a large ganglion cyst with an unusual location on the back. The patient presented with a mass growing over 2 months measuring 11.2 × 4.7 × 7.2 cm on magnetic resonance imaging. Ultrasound and puncture was attempted twice without achieving drainage. After surgical removal, histologic examination diagnosed the tumor as a ganglion cyst. We conclude that when evaluating a subcutaneous soft tissue mass, regardless of localization, a ganglion cyst may be a differential diagnosis.