Bursal cyst: an unusual axillary mass.
We discuss an unusual case of a bursal cyst presenting as an axillary mass in a previously healthy individual. Although both bursal and ganglion cysts not uncommonly arise from other joints, they also rarely occur in the axilla as well. Clinicians should include cysts in their differential of diagnoses when examining axillary masses and deciding on their appropriate treatment.
Department of Pathology, David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, Cal., USA.
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D000328:Adult; D001365:Axilla; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013581:Synovial Cyst / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery