Intraosseous Ganglion Cyst of The Lunate Bone: Two Case Reports with Literature Review

¹Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Queen Giovanna - ISUL, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria.

²Department of Cardiology, University Hospital St. Ekaterina, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria.

³Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embryology, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria.

Corresponding Author: Georgi P. Georgiev, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Queen Giovanna -ISUL, Medical University-Sofia, 8 Bialo more str., BG 1527, Sofia, Bulgaria, Tel: +359884 493523; E-Mail: [email protected]

Received Date: 04 Dec 2016   

Accepted Date: 13 Dec 2016   

Published Date: 14 Dec 2016

Copyright© 2016 Georgiev GP

Citation: Georgiev GP, Dimitrova IN, Iliev A, Kotov G, et al. (2016). Intraosseous Ganglion Cyst of The Lunate Bone: Two Case Reports With Literature Review. Mathews J Orthop. 1(2): 012.

ABSTRACT

Intraosseous ganglia of the carpal bones are infrequent, benign, non-neoplastic bone lesions, which are observed predominantly in young and middle-aged adults. The most commonly affected bones are the lunate and scaphoid, followed by the capitate, triquetrum and trapezoid bones. Carpal intraosseous ganglia are uncommon causes of chronic wrist pain. They have a broad and complex differential diagnosis based on various imaging modalities and histological examination. Treatment of such lesions involves several techniques and is associated with complete cure of the symptoms and low rate of recurrence. In this study, we present two cases with an intraosseous ganglion cyst of the lunate bone. We also briefly review the clinical aspects, imaging findings and treatment options of this condition.

KEYWORDS

Intraosseous Ganglion Cyst; Lunate Bone; Wrist; Surgery; Bone Grafting; Literature Review.