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  2. Ganglion cyst - Wikipedia

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    From their common origin at a joint or tendon, ganglion cysts may form in a wide range of locations. Rarely, intraosseous ganglion cysts occur, sometimes in combination with a cyst in the overlying soft tissue. [6] [16] Rare cases of intramuscular ganglion cysts in the gastrocnemius muscle of the calf have been reported.

  3. Ganglionectomy - Wikipedia

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    A ganglionectomy, also called a gangliectomy, is the surgical removal of a ganglion. [1] The removal of a ganglion cyst usually requires a ganglionectomy. Such cysts usually form on the hand, foot or wrist and may cause pain or impair body function. Aspiration of the cyst and steroid injections are typically

  4. Ulnar tunnel syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Ulnar tunnel syndrome is usually caused by a ganglion cyst pressing on the ulnar nerve, other causes include traumas to the wrist and repetitive movements, but often the cause is unknown (idiopathic). [2] Long distance bicycle rides are associated with transient alterations in ulnar nerve function. [3]

  5. Autoimmune autonomic ganglionopathy - Wikipedia

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    When a patient has subacute, severe symptoms or has cancer risk factors, screening computed tomography of the chest is indicated. Some individuals with paraneoplastic autonomic neuropathy have ganglionic AChR antibodies, therefore occult small cell carcinoma or thymoma should be explored.

  6. Angioleiomyoma - Wikipedia

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    Angioleiomyoma; Other names: Angiomyoma, vascular leiomyoma: Angioleiomyoma, smooth muscles encircling dilatated blood vessels Specialty: Oncology, rheumatology : Symptoms: Pain (with or without tenderness), slow-growing benign mass in the subcutaneous region of the extremities.

  7. Ganglion - Wikipedia

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    A ganglion (pl.: ganglia) is a group of neuron cell bodies in the peripheral nervous system. In the somatic nervous system , this includes dorsal root ganglia and trigeminal ganglia among a few others.

  8. Bone cyst - Wikipedia

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    The simple bone cyst is a common, benign, fluid-containing lesion, most commonly found in the metaphysis of long bones, typically the proximal humerus or femur. Pathologic fractures are common, often with minor trauma. These cysts typically resolve after skeletal maturity and are not typically associated with bone tumors. The cause is unknown.

  9. Carpometacarpal bossing - Wikipedia

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    Often, this condition will be mistaken for a ganglion cyst because of its location and external appearance. Carpometacarpal boss is uncommon and there is not much scientific data. Its etiology has yet to be fully defined, but can be congenital in the form of an accessory ossicle (os styloideum) or may be acquired from trauma, repetitive use, or ...