title: [Intraosseous ganglion cyst of the capitate: a case report].
abstract: Intraosseous cyst of the carpal bones is a rare cause of wrist pain. Few cases have been reported. We report a rare case of intraosseous ganglion cyst of the capitate, in a girl aged 16 who plain of chronic pain of the right wrist. The radiological assessment showed an osteolytic lesion with marginal sclerosis. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathology and treatment consisted of curettage with autologous cancellous bone graft. At 8 months follow-up, the capitate is fully consolidated and the functional result is satisfactory.
authors.affiliation: Service de chirurgie traumatologique et orthopédique de l'hôpital militaire Moulay-Ismail, BP S15, Meknès, Maroc. hassanzej@hotmail.fr
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Zejjari
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Louaste
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Cherrad
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Kasmaoui
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chakoura
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rachid
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001845:Bone Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D051224:Capitate Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D059350:Chronic Pain / Q000209:etiology; D003475:Curettage; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome