Rapidly expanding thenar eminence ganglion: A case report

Azzopardi, Ernest A. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4511-0954, Gujral, S., Mandal, A. and Kulkarni, M. 2009. Rapidly expanding thenar eminence ganglion: A case report. Cases Journal 2 (2)

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Abstract

Introduction This study documents the first reported case of a rapidly growing (volar) thenar eminence ganglion arising form the first carpometacarpal joint, masquerading as a sarcoma. The discussion informs the hand surgeon on the evidence regarding the unusual presenting features. Case presentation An 85 year old left hand dominant female presented with a six week history of rapidly growing lump on the thenar eminence. Clinical examination revealed a non-tender large lobulated mobile swelling measuring 5 × 4 cm and involving the whole thenar eminence. Conclusion Ganglia may present from the thenar eminence and are a source of diagnostic confusion.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Dentistry
Publisher:	BioMed Central Ltd
ISSN:	1757-1626
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	30 March 2016
Last Modified:	05 May 2023 12:42
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/15761

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