Drainage of Articular Ganglia Around the Ankle

Abstract

Ganglion cysts are the most common benign soft-tissue lesions of the ankle. They predominantly occur in young adults. In 60–70 % of cases, the ganglion cyst originates from the subtalar joint and communicates with the synovial joint via a pedicle. In 20 % of the cases, ganglia are found on the anterior aspect of the ankle, arising from the tibiotalar joint or from the talonavicular joint.

Keywords

Joint Space Tibial Nerve Anterior Aspect Ganglion Cyst Synovial Joint 
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© Springer-Verlag Italia 2015

Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Unit of RadiologyOspedale Santa Corona, ASL 2 SavonesePietra LigureItaly

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