Sternoclavicular joint ganglion cysts in young children.
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.
Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA.
Lawrence H
LH
Haber
Nicholas A
NA
Waanders
George H
GH
Thompson
Cheryl
C
Petersilge
R Tracy
RT
Ballock
D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D007223:Infant; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D013247:Sternoclavicular Joint / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013581:Synovial Cyst / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome