Tendon Sheath Ganglion Cysts: Pathophysiology and Clinical Management
1. Introduction A ganglion cyst of a tendon sheath is a benign, fluid-filled swelling originating directly from the protective tunnel that surrounds a tendon. These localized masses occur when the lubricating fluid that normally bathes the tendon leaks through a microscopic defect in the sheath wall and pools in the adjacent subcutaneous tissue. While they … Read more