PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

TUMOURS GENERAL FEATURES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the second most common site of origin of ganglion cysts and its estimated prevalence?
A
SL articulation, 30%
B
Flexor retinaculum, 20%
C
Radiocarpal or STT joint, 50%
D
Flexor retinaculum, 50%
E
Radiocarpal or STT joint, 20%
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ganglion cysts most often develop along the tendons or joints of wrists or hands. The next most common locations are the ankles and feet. These cysts grow near other joints too. Shape and size.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ganglion cysts usually occur around the wrist. Occasionally, they can also occur around the shoulder in the spinoglenoid and suprascapular notches. Rarely they can be found on the long head of biceps as it traverses the glenohumeral joint. Such lesions are usually diagnosed on MRI and might need minor surgery.

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