Abstract

Compound palmer ganglion is an uncommon condition characterized by a swelling in the distal part of volar aspect of wrist and communicating with another swelling over palm across the flexor retinaculum. It commonly results from tuberculous tenosynovitis. It may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome and need surgical excision with division of flexor retinaculum.

Authors

Saleem S, Dab RH, Farooq T, Hameed S

Institution

Department of Emergency, Allied Hospital , Faisalabad.

Source

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP 17:4 2007 Apr pg 230-1

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

17462185