A Mystery Foot Mass - Page #4
 

Working Diagnosis:
Ganglion Cyst

Treatment:
The patient returned for follow-up after ultrasound and was agreeable to therapeutic and diagnostic aspiration of the cyst. A large amount of clear, jelly-like fluid was aspirated using an 18 gauge needle with almost complete resolution of the mass.

Outcome:
Although the mass resolved following aspiration, it did recur to a much smaller degree about a month later. Surgical excision and/or repeat aspiration of the mass was discussed, but patient declined both.

Author's Comments:
The patient continues with his usual activities, including basketball, and will follow-up only as needed.

Editor's Comments:
This case illustrates the utility of MSK US in the primary care sports medicine setting.
Also, while aspiration of a ganglion cyst may not lead to resolution, in this case, the cyst decreased in size and the patient was reassured about the benign nature of this condition.

Return To The Case Studies List.


NOTE: For more information, please contact the AMSSM, 4000 W. 114th Street, Suite 100, Leawood, KS 66211 (913) 327-1415.
 

© The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
4000 W. 114th Street, Suite 100
Leawood, KS 66211
Phone: 913.327.1415


Website created by the computer geek