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Preferred term

Ganglion Cysts  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Nodular tumor-like lesions or mucoid flesh, arising from tendon sheaths, LIGAMENTS, or JOINT CAPSULE, especially of the hands, wrists, or feet. They are not true cysts as they lack epithelial wall. They are distinguished from SYNOVIAL CYSTS by the lack of communication with a joint cavity or the SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Ganglionic Cysts
  • Ganglions
  • Myxoid Cyst

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-Z0TLMGFF-B

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