title: Intratendinous Ganglion of the Extensor Tendon of the Hand.
abstract: Ganglion is a common benign lesion that usually arises adjacent to the joints or tendons of the hand. However, an intratendinous ganglion is a rare condition. We report two cases of intratendinous ganglion of the extensor tendon of the hand which were treated with excision.
authors.affiliation: † Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Korea.
authors.forename: Hyun-Joo
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.affiliation: * Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Daegu Park's Hospital, Daegu, Korea.
authors.forename: Poong-Taek
authors.initials: PT
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.affiliation: † Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Korea.
authors.forename: Hyo-Won
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Chang
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D045888:Ganglion Cysts / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D013710:Tendons / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Extensor tendon; Hand; Intratendinous ganglion