Sternoclavicular joint ganglion cysts in young children

J Pediatr Orthop. 2002 Jul-Aug;22(4):544-7.

Abstract

Ganglion cysts originating from the sternoclavicular joint in children have not been previously reported. In this study, 5 children who presented with a small mass over the anterior aspect of the sternoclavicular joint were evaluated and treated. Only 1 patient was symptomatic. A ganglion cyst was suspected in each case and confirmed by magnetic resonance imaging in 3 patients and ultrasound in one patient. Excisional biopsy was performed in 3 patients and the diagnosis of a ganglion cyst confirmed histopathologically. No patient has had a recurrence. Observation of asymptomatic cystic lesions that arise in the sternoclavicular location is recommended.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Infant
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Sternoclavicular Joint / pathology
  • Sternoclavicular Joint / surgery*
  • Synovial Cyst / diagnosis*
  • Synovial Cyst / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome