Intraosseous ganglion: a clinicopathologic study of 11 cases. 1982

T W Bauer, and H D Dorfman

The intraosseous ganglion is a cystic lesion of bone most frequently located in the subchondral epiphysis of long bones without direct communication with a joint cavity. Although this entity is becoming well recognized by orthopedic surgeons and radiologists, it has rarely been discussed in the pathologic literature and is frequently overlooked by the surgical pathologist. In this study the clinical and pathologic features of 10 patients, representing 11 instances of intraosseous ganglia, were reviewed with emphasis on the histologic and radiologic features necessary for diagnosis. Common radiologic features usually include a unilocular cyst surrounded by a thin rim of sclerotic bone in the subchondral epiphysis in the absence of other features of degenerative joint disease. Histologically, the ganglia are usually composed of a cystic space without epithelial lining, often filled with gelatinous, mucoid material and occasional foamy macrophages. The radiologic and histologic differential diagnoses, possible etiologic factors, and treatment are discussed.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D011859 Radiography Examination of any part of the body for diagnostic purposes by means of X-RAYS or GAMMA RAYS, recording the image on a sensitized surface (such as photographic film). Radiology, Diagnostic X-Ray,Roentgenography,X-Ray, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X-Ray,Diagnostic X-Ray Radiology,X-Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X Ray,Diagnostic X Ray Radiology,Diagnostic X-Rays,Radiology, Diagnostic X Ray,X Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,X Ray, Diagnostic,X-Rays, Diagnostic
D001845 Bone Cysts Benign unilocular lytic areas in the proximal end of a long bone with well defined and narrow endosteal margins. The cysts contain fluid and the cyst walls may contain some giant cells. Bone cysts usually occur in males between the ages 3-15 years. Ganglia, Intraosseous,Intraosseous Ganglion,Solitary Cysts,Subchondral Cysts,Ganglia, Intra-Osseous,Ganglion, Intra-Osseous,Intra-Osseous Ganglia,Intra-Osseous Ganglion,Bone Cyst,Cyst, Bone,Cyst, Solitary,Cyst, Subchondral,Cysts, Bone,Cysts, Solitary,Cysts, Subchondral,Ganglia, Intra Osseous,Ganglias, Intra-Osseous,Ganglias, Intraosseous,Ganglion, Intra Osseous,Ganglion, Intraosseous,Ganglions, Intra-Osseous,Intra Osseous Ganglia,Intra Osseous Ganglion,Intra-Osseous Ganglias,Intra-Osseous Ganglions,Intraosseous Ganglia,Intraosseous Ganglias,Intraosseous Ganglions,Solitary Cyst,Subchondral Cyst
D003937 Diagnosis, Differential Determination of which one of two or more diseases or conditions a patient is suffering from by systematically comparing and contrasting results of diagnostic measures. Diagnoses, Differential,Differential Diagnoses,Differential Diagnosis
D005260 Female Females
D005360 Fibula The bone of the lower leg lateral to and smaller than the tibia. In proportion to its length, it is the most slender of the long bones. Fibulas
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D013977 Tibia The second longest bone of the skeleton. It is located on the medial side of the lower leg, articulating with the FIBULA laterally, the TALUS distally, and the FEMUR proximally. Tibias

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