Insights into acromioclavicular joint ganglionic cyst: diagnosis and management

Atit Tiwari; Ritesh Soni

doi:10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20243144

Authors

Atit Tiwari Department of Orthopaedics, Shivam Orthocare Hospital, Una, Himachal Pradesh, India
Ritesh Soni Department of Orthopaedics, Shivam Orthocare Hospital, Una, Himachal Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20243144

Keywords:

AC joint arthritis, Acromioclavicular cyst, Ganglionic cyst, Rotator cuff tear, Geyser sign

Abstract

Acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) cysts are an uncommon and unusual sequela associated with shoulder pathophysiology1.It is a rare clinical entity that can affect patients’ cosmetic appearance as well as daily living activities. Limited number of case reports have been published till date in literature. This case report presents a rare example of a ganglion cyst taking origin from acromio clavicular joint in a 62-year-old female patient, outlining the clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and successful surgical management.

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