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.
Haber
Lawrence H
LH
Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital, University Hospitals of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106, USA.
Waanders
Nicholas A
NA
Thompson
George H
GH
Petersilge
Cheryl
C
Ballock
R Tracy
RT
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