Dorsal wrist ganglion cyst

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Pain on dorsal side of wrist for few weeks. No specific trauma history. Questionable bump locally. Referred for Ultrasound of wrist dorsum.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

A well-defined cystic area near scapholunate ligament.

Case Discussion

Features of ganglion cyst at the dorsum of the wrist.

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